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IU released a surprise single 'Bye, Summer' today, celebrating the end of summer with a heartfelt gift for her fans.

IU released a surprise single 'Bye, Summer' today, celebrating the end of summer with a heartfelt gift for her fans.

September/10/2025 13:48

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IU delivered a surprise present to fans at the end of summer. Today (10th) at 7 AM, IU released the digital single 'Bye, Summer' through various music distribution sites. This release was done without any prior notice or promotion, with the hope that it would be a special gift for fans as summer passes and the cool winds begin to blow. 'Bye, Summer' was first unveiled during the '2024 IU HEREH WORLD TOUR CONCERT ENCORE: THE WINNING' held at Seoul World Cup Stadium last September. This song was created by IU during her world tour, where she introduced it on stage saying, 'During this tour, summer felt very long. But I want to say that this summer spent with you all was the best summer. Because summer was especially long and filled with love, I want to share this song with you.' At that time, IU performed the song while playing the guitar, receiving great cheers from the fans. The rain that had lightly fallen at the beginning of the performance stopped by the end of the song, creating a beautifully staged scene. The live clip of 'Bye, Summer' released after the concert ranked among the trending videos on YouTube, drawing significant attention. Given the continuous requests from fans for an official release, this surprise unveiling became a special gift for them. 'Bye, Summer' was directly written and composed by IU, enhancing the song's authenticity. Co-composed with songwriter Seo Dong-hwan, who also worked on 'Love wins all,' the song harmonizes IU's unique lyrical vocals with a simple yet beautiful melody and refreshing band sound, allowing listeners to feel the approaching end of summer like a cool breeze. The lyric video released alongside 'Bye, Summer' can be viewed on IU's official YouTube channel. The video depicts a story like a short fairy tale, where a boy and girl accumulate memories of summer days and part ways at the season's end. IU won the Best Actress and Popular Star awards at the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards for her role in the Netflix series 'Thank You for Your Hard Work,' which also won the grand prize. She also received the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the 7th NEWSIS K-EXPO. A fan meeting titled '2025 IU FAN MEET-UP [Bye, Summer]' is scheduled for the 13th and 14th at KSPO DOME. She is currently filming her next work 'The Great Lady of the 21st Century.' IU's new song 'Bye, Summer' can be checked on various music distribution sites and her official YouTube channel.

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