IU and rookie labelmate Yoon Hyun Sang show off their adorable chemistry as producer and singer in behind-the-scenes videos of the making of his debut album Pianoforte.
Loen Entertainment has released, via Daum Music, a video of the production of Yoon Hyun Sang’s self-produced album, portraying his ability to direct the way his own album reflects his musical identity. Viewers are then graced with the presence of IU, who quickly moves onto communicating with him casually, as they are both 93-liners. IU lent her sweet vocals to the track “When Would It Be” on his new album as well.
The two start to get comfortable with each other while conversing about worries and excitement for the collaboartion, with IU expressing how it has been a long time since she recorded a song while being directed, and Yoon Hyun Sang replying that his concerns revolved around the fact that this is his first time doing the directing. The two then bond over the fact that they both lacked sleep that night due to the overwhelming anticipation, with IU revealing that, in fact, it was she who volunteered herself as a collaborator on a track that was originally a solo for Yoon Hyun Sang, vowing not to let him down.
Along with the clip is an interview that IU conduted with Yoon Hyun Sang, with questions revolving around his song-writing process.
IU: What kind of an experience was it to work with me?
YHS: It was such an honour to work with my senior. It was an experience from which I learnt a lot from, and I am very thankful.
IU: What kind of background does your title track “When Would It Be” come from? Is it based on personal experiences?
YHS: The underlying theme is to do with a personal experience, a lot of the messages in the song were processed carefully with a lot of thought. They may not all be events that happened to me, but I feel like a lot of listeners will be able to relate to it.
IU: Judging by the fact that all of the songs are written by yourself, it is undeniable that you are an amazing songwriter. Do you have any tips you would like to share on song writing?
YHS: This may be quite contradictory to itself, but sometimes, when you feel like a song isn’t working out, give up on it. At other times, if you feel like you want to give up, keep on persevering. I think that is quite a good experience.
IU: So far, how long did it take you to write a song in the fastest time possible?
YHS: I’d say 10 minutes? It’s not a track that I’ve revealed yet. I was on the phone, catching up with a friend one day, and the words and phrases out of that conversation seemed to complete the song. This is something that I say a lot, but I personally believe that a song is completed after the first verse.
IU: Out of all the tracks on your album “Pianoforte”, which do you like the most?
YHS: I personally favour “October”, I’m guessing it’s because it’s October now.
IU: If your album happens to achieve number one, what would you like to do first?
YHS: Screenshot it? (Laughs) I have no idea because it’s such an unthinkable achievement for now. I’d like to think about it when I actually achieve number one.
IU: I recently held a series of small-theatre concerts and really enjoyed. Where would you like to perform for your first concert?
YHS: While small-theatres have their own charms, I’d like to perform at a big theatre as well. I think the sound resonance and overall quality of a large-scale theatre is incomparable. I also think it’s be less nerve-wracking to perform at than a small-theatre. But, I would really love to work with you at a concert one day.
IU: And, to finish us off, is there anything you would like to say to IU?
YHS: Though you’re a senior, you’re also my friend, so I’ll address this to my friend… Everything in the album is to be accredited to you. Thank you so much. Please take care of me, sunbaenim~
The two really show off a lovely chemistry, both as collaborators inside and outside the recording room. Check out their behind the scenes chemistry here:
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Loen Entertainment has released, via Daum Music, a video of the production of Yoon Hyun Sang’s self-produced album, portraying his ability to direct the way his own album reflects his musical identity. Viewers are then graced with the presence of IU, who quickly moves onto communicating with him casually, as they are both 93-liners. IU lent her sweet vocals to the track “When Would It Be” on his new album as well.
The two start to get comfortable with each other while conversing about worries and excitement for the collaboartion, with IU expressing how it has been a long time since she recorded a song while being directed, and Yoon Hyun Sang replying that his concerns revolved around the fact that this is his first time doing the directing. The two then bond over the fact that they both lacked sleep that night due to the overwhelming anticipation, with IU revealing that, in fact, it was she who volunteered herself as a collaborator on a track that was originally a solo for Yoon Hyun Sang, vowing not to let him down.
Along with the clip is an interview that IU conduted with Yoon Hyun Sang, with questions revolving around his song-writing process.
IU: What kind of an experience was it to work with me?
YHS: It was such an honour to work with my senior. It was an experience from which I learnt a lot from, and I am very thankful.
IU: What kind of background does your title track “When Would It Be” come from? Is it based on personal experiences?
YHS: The underlying theme is to do with a personal experience, a lot of the messages in the song were processed carefully with a lot of thought. They may not all be events that happened to me, but I feel like a lot of listeners will be able to relate to it.
IU: Judging by the fact that all of the songs are written by yourself, it is undeniable that you are an amazing songwriter. Do you have any tips you would like to share on song writing?
YHS: This may be quite contradictory to itself, but sometimes, when you feel like a song isn’t working out, give up on it. At other times, if you feel like you want to give up, keep on persevering. I think that is quite a good experience.
IU: So far, how long did it take you to write a song in the fastest time possible?
YHS: I’d say 10 minutes? It’s not a track that I’ve revealed yet. I was on the phone, catching up with a friend one day, and the words and phrases out of that conversation seemed to complete the song. This is something that I say a lot, but I personally believe that a song is completed after the first verse.
IU: Out of all the tracks on your album “Pianoforte”, which do you like the most?
YHS: I personally favour “October”, I’m guessing it’s because it’s October now.
IU: If your album happens to achieve number one, what would you like to do first?
YHS: Screenshot it? (Laughs) I have no idea because it’s such an unthinkable achievement for now. I’d like to think about it when I actually achieve number one.
IU: I recently held a series of small-theatre concerts and really enjoyed. Where would you like to perform for your first concert?
YHS: While small-theatres have their own charms, I’d like to perform at a big theatre as well. I think the sound resonance and overall quality of a large-scale theatre is incomparable. I also think it’s be less nerve-wracking to perform at than a small-theatre. But, I would really love to work with you at a concert one day.
IU: And, to finish us off, is there anything you would like to say to IU?
YHS: Though you’re a senior, you’re also my friend, so I’ll address this to my friend… Everything in the album is to be accredited to you. Thank you so much. Please take care of me, sunbaenim~
The two really show off a lovely chemistry, both as collaborators inside and outside the recording room. Check out their behind the scenes chemistry here:
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High4 appeared on MBC Music’s Idol School set to air on October 28. During the show, High4’s Sung Gu shard the story behind crying in front of IU and hardships he went through before debuting.
High4’s Sung Gu said, “I spent my trainee days with IU. At the time IU told me, ‘I will help you out once you debut,’ and I’m so thankful because she kept her promise by appearing in the music video for Not Spring, Love, or Cherry Blossoms,” revealing that he cried while drinking with IU afterwards.
Sung Gu also shared that he appeared as an extra for over 100 times before he debuted as he dreamed of becoming a singer. MC So Jin commented, “It seems like Sung Gu really worked hard in his life. I hope that he becomes successful as High4,” bringing warm atmosphere to the set.
MBC Music’s Idol School featuring High4, LABOUM and GB9 is set to air on October 28 at 6 p.m.
Photo credit: MBC Music
Singer IU let fans know that they shouldn't worry about her after her wisdom teeth removal.
On October 23, IU wrote to her official fan cafe, "Hi! I'm not worried, but I'm very swollen. Now it seems the pain is slowly going away. Thank you all for worrying about me~~~ Sleep well. ." She also shared the above photos that show how swollen the left side of her cheek is.
In other news, IU recently took the #1 trophy on October 19th's 'Inkigayo' with the song "Sogyeokdong".
Let's hope IU heals up soon!
On October 23, IU wrote to her official fan cafe, "Hi! I'm not worried, but I'm very swollen. Now it seems the pain is slowly going away. Thank you all for worrying about me~~~ Sleep well. ." She also shared the above photos that show how swollen the left side of her cheek is.
In other news, IU recently took the #1 trophy on October 19th's 'Inkigayo' with the song "Sogyeokdong".
Let's hope IU heals up soon!
Each song has a unique part that makes it special and different. But the part of the song that seems to leave the biggest impressions on us are the stunning high notes. Here is a list of 9 idols that can hit the highest notes.
1. IU’s famous 3 high notes in “Good Day”
2. BAP - Daehyun in “Badman”
3. Ailee’s amazing vocals in “Heaven”
4. BEAST - Yoseob
5. TVXQ - Changmin
6. A Pink - Eunji in “NoNoNo”
7. SISTAR - Hyorin’s amazing high notes in “ONE WAY LOVE”
8. EXO - Chen
9. BEG - Narsha
Source: 1theK (원더케이), TSENT2008, HV6, vayumpiree, koreanlover1fan5, BEAST 비스트 (Official YouTube Channel), 允浩鄭, CJENMMUSIC Official, Mew Sry, jasmine nana, SMTOWN, starshipTV
1. IU’s famous 3 high notes in “Good Day”
2. BAP - Daehyun in “Badman”
3. Ailee’s amazing vocals in “Heaven”
4. BEAST - Yoseob
5. TVXQ - Changmin
6. A Pink - Eunji in “NoNoNo”
7. SISTAR - Hyorin’s amazing high notes in “ONE WAY LOVE”
8. EXO - Chen
9. BEG - Narsha
Source: 1theK (원더케이), TSENT2008, HV6, vayumpiree, koreanlover1fan5, BEAST 비스트 (Official YouTube Channel), 允浩鄭, CJENMMUSIC Official, Mew Sry, jasmine nana, SMTOWN, starshipTV
Funny enough, some idols are known to have a resemblance to certain animals! IU the monkey, Luhan the deer, and Dongwoo the Dino?! Check out this hillarious list of 9 Idols that have adorable animal doppelgangers
1. IU - Monkey
2. Luhan - Deer
3. Suzy - Rabbit
4. Tao - Panda
5. Krystal & Jessica - Cat
6. Dongwoo - Dinosaur
7. Yoo Jaesuk - Grasshopper
8. Lee Kwangsoo - Giraffe
9. Sandeul - Duck
IU puts the "A" in "Adorable." We already know she has a baby-face, but with a beanie, she goes back in time and returns as her 15-year-old self. Her taste in beanies is just as adorable, ranging from the monster-ear beanie (far right) to the beanie with a huge fluff ball placed on top.
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KBS 2TV's 'Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook' had a Jeju Acoustic Festival (JAF) special on September 13, featuring singers John Park and IU, who saw each other again for the first time in a long time!
IU said, "I like acoustic music with its simple composition. I think there's a high level of concentration," and performed an acoustic song with her soothing vocals. When asked if there was anything that came to mind in relation to Jeju Island, IU said, "I like Jeju Island's hallabong the best (a type of clementine). Its sweet taste is the best."
This cued John Park to appear holding a Jeju Island hallabong. He said, "It has been a while since I saw IU since a guest appearance at a concert. Today, she gives off a mature and womanly feel."
IU said, "I like acoustic music with its simple composition. I think there's a high level of concentration," and performed an acoustic song with her soothing vocals. When asked if there was anything that came to mind in relation to Jeju Island, IU said, "I like Jeju Island's hallabong the best (a type of clementine). Its sweet taste is the best."
This cued John Park to appear holding a Jeju Island hallabong. He said, "It has been a while since I saw IU since a guest appearance at a concert. Today, she gives off a mature and womanly feel."
IU went for a simple girl-next-door look. She paired the blouse with peach colored shorts and a bright color block shoulder bag. She opted for natural make-up and "apple hair" with loose curls. Na-Eun went in a different direction when styling the blouse. She wore the piece with a white high-waist flared skirt with black polka dots. She, too, went for a natural look with light make-up and loose curls.
IU's outfit was perfect for her role as Soon Shin. However, I think Na-Eun really shined in this outfit. I love that she ran away with the feminine look. The skirt perfectly balances out the attention from the bare shoulders and ruffled sleeves on the blouse.
But in the end both ladies looked beautiful!
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IU's outfit was perfect for her role as Soon Shin. However, I think Na-Eun really shined in this outfit. I love that she ran away with the feminine look. The skirt perfectly balances out the attention from the bare shoulders and ruffled sleeves on the blouse.
But in the end both ladies looked beautiful!
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