IU Triumphs with ‘Kkot-Galpi 3’
K-pop superstar IU has proven her remake prowess with the release of her third remake album, ‘Kkot-Galpi 3’. Dropped on May 27, the album soared to the top of major Korean music charts just one hour after release, with every track charting and the title song ‘Never Ending Story’ reaching #1 on Melon, Bugs, and Genie.
Chart-Topping Tracks and Special Collaborations
This highly anticipated album marks IU’s return to remakes after eight years, blending her signature emotive vocals with classic hits. The album includes diverse tracks like ‘Red Shoes’, ‘October 4th’, ‘Last Scene’ (feat. Wonstein), ‘Beauty’ (feat. Balming Tiger), and ‘Square’s Dream’.
Viral Music Video and Star-Studded Cast
The music video for ‘Never Ending Story’, inspired by the film Christmas in August and starring IU alongside rising actor Heo Nam-joon, quickly surpassed 1 million views on YouTube within seven hours. Directed by Lee Rae-kyung, known for IU’s ‘Palette’ and ‘Through the Night’, the video is making waves among fans.
Experience ‘Kkot-Galpi 3’
IU’s heartfelt reinterpretations continue to connect generations of listeners. The full album is available on major streaming platforms, and the ‘Never Ending Story’ music video can be enjoyed on IU’s official YouTube channel.
