IU is back with a fresh lineup of nostalgic tracks. On May 21, EDAM Entertainment revealed the tracklist video for IU's 3rd remake album Kkot-Galpi 3 via her official social media and YouTube channel.
🎶 Retro Vibes + Emotional Comeback
The 1-minute-and-30-second clip featured vintage computer aesthetics with the title "꽃갈피 세엣 (Kkot-Galpi 3)" appearing on the screen, evoking retro charm and warm nostalgia.
The album includes six songs:
- Title track: Never Ending Story
- Red Shoes
- October 4th
- Last Scene
- Beauty
- Square's Dream
IU reinterprets these timeless Korean classics with her signature vocals. Rapper Wonstein and music collective Balming Tiger are listed as featured artists, adding modern flair to the nostalgic concept.
📞 Unique ARS Teaser Event
IU also launched a creative "collect call"-themed ARS event, where fans could hear snippets of the new tracks over the phone. Within the first hour of launch on May 20, the hotline received 15,000 calls. After 12 hours, the number surpassed 100,000—proving fans' high anticipation.
IU's Kkot-Galpi 3 will officially drop on May 27 at 6 PM KST.
[Photo Credit: EDAM Entertainment]