IU is back with a voice full of memories. On May 27 at 6PM (KST), she'll release her highly anticipated third remake album 'Flower Bookmark 3'—her first remake project in eight years.
This marks IU's return since her last mini album The Winning in February 2024.
🌸 A Nostalgic Soundtrack, Reimagined
'Flower Bookmark 3' features six timeless tracks, carefully selected and beautifully reinterpreted:
- Title track:Never Ending Story
- Red Shoes
- October 4th
- Last Scene
- Beautiful Woman
- Square's Dream
IU stays faithful to the original melodies while adding her signature lyrical warmth and emotional depth.
🎵 'Never Ending Story'—A New Chapter
The spotlight is on Never Ending Story, originally released in 2002 and composed by Kim Tae-won, with vocals by Lee Seung-chul. IU's version is arranged by Seo Dong-hwan, blending delicate piano and string layers to evoke a dreamy, emotional soundscape.
🎬 A Cinematic Tribute
The music video pays homage to the beloved Korean film Christmas in August (dir. Hur Jin-ho). Directed by Lee Rae-kyung (from IU's Through the Night), the MV stars IU alongside actor Heo Nam-jun, adding nostalgic visuals to match the sound.
🌟 All-Star Collaborations
- Last Scene features Wonstein, with SUMIN and Slom shaping the modern sound
- Original artist Lee Sang-soon contributes guitar for added authenticity
- Beautiful Woman is reworked by Balming Tiger, with Sogumm writing and composing the outro
A legendary track by Korea's rock pioneer Shin Joong-hyun, Beautiful Woman is one of the album's most anticipated reinterpretations.
'Flower Bookmark 3' is a heartfelt gift to fans across generations, blending the past and present through IU's timeless artistry.
[Photo Credit: EDAM Entertainment]
