Singer and actress IU is returning to her main profession after a long time. Amid the buzz about her sighting with V during a meal, she is once again drawing attention with her music video collaboration with Cha Eun-woo.

On the 12th, her agency EDAM Entertainment announced, "IU is preparing a new album aiming for a May release." This album is her first new work in about 1 year and 3 months since the release of her mini album 'The Winning' last February.

In particular, this new song's music video features Cha Eun-woo, who grants a cameo appearance, further raising fans' expectations. The two previously collaborated as models for a luxury jewelry brand, and this time, they are expected to display a romantic chemistry in the music video.

Amid this, recent rumors have surfaced in online communities that V and IU were spotted dining together at a restaurant in Yongsan, Seoul. A woman presumed to be IU was seen wearing an outfit similar to the checkered shirt she wore during a live broadcast with fans the day before her birthday, which added to the buzz.

However, it is reported that the gathering was with acquaintances.

Meanwhile, IU has recently continued her acting career through the Netflix series 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' gaining significant popularity. As she makes a comeback as a singer, public attention is focused on IU's journey.

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