Singer IU has once again proven the power of the remake industry with her third remake album 'Flower Bookmark Three.'
'Flower Bookmark Three,' released on the 27th at 6 p.m., swept the major music charts within an hour and is receiving a hot response. All tracks from the album have made it to the charts on major music platforms such as Melon, Genie, and Bugs, and the title track 'Never Ending Story' has reached No. 1 on Melon, Bugs, and Genie.
'Flower Bookmark Three' is the third album in the remake series that reinterpret classic songs with IU's emotional and lyrical vocals. It marks her return about 8 years after 'Flower Bookmark Two,' released in 2017, and releases new material for the first time in about 1 year and 3 months since her mini album 'The Winning,' released in February 2024.
The title track 'Never Ending Story' is a reinterpretation of a classic song by the band Resurrection, infused with IU's unique emotional style. Composer Seo Dong-hwan arranged the song, creating a delicate and beautiful sound. In addition, various tracks such as 'Red Sneakers,' 'October 4th,' 'Last Scene (Feat. Wonstein),' 'Beauty (Feat. Balming Tiger),' and 'The Dream of a Square' are included.
The music video for the title track 'Never Ending Story,' released on YouTube, is also attracting attention. In just about 7 hours after its release, it surpassed 1 million views and has proven its popularity by ranking high in the 'Trending Music' category. This music video was officially produced as a homage to the film 'August's Christmas' and captures the eye with IU appearing alongside popular actor Heo Nam-jun. Director Lee Rae-gyeong, who previously worked on the music videos for 'Palette' and 'Evening Letter,' enhanced its quality.
Previously, IU showcased emotional connections across generations through the 'Flower Bookmark' series with songs like 'Autumn Morning,' 'Your Meaning,' and 'A Night with No Sleep.' 'Flower Bookmark Three' has also been praised as a highly completed remake album that incorporates IU's emotionality and lyrical vocals while preserving the essence of the original songs.
IU's remake album 'Flower Bookmark Three' can be enjoyed on various music sites, and the music video for the title track 'Never Ending Story' was released on IU's official YouTube channel.
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