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honorable mention for performances from KCON 2026 has to go to Teirei from Zero Base One.

He did a cover of IU's Love Wins All, and that song is already so powerful.

And between his beautiful voice and everyone having their flashlights shining, I really think it was truly one of the most magical and breathtaking performances I have ever seen.

Chills.

I'm going to say this sentence.

I cannot watch IU cry anymore.

And we're going to count down.

This series is 3, 2, 1.

Also known in English as when life gives you tangerines.

So yeah, I've heard this expression so much and I see it on Insta as well.

People go like, oh my god, I cannot watch IU cry anymore.

And I guess that's why you stopped, Sora.

Speaking of KCON, I know it's long overdue, but our KCON recap is finally coming out this week on Wednesday if you want to tune in.

On Thursday, September 10th, IU gave us a new two-track digital single, Unknown Planet, and the music video released for Dear My Crazy Soulmate.

This is such a beautiful song about female friendship.

The music video is gorgeous, fun, and completely absurd in the cutest way.

Director Iñárritu, who previously swept the Oscars with Birdman and The Revenant, promises to deliver his signature dramatic immersion and unique storytelling perspective, while Cruise has described the role as the most challenging and completely new experience of his career.

Up next, we're spotlighting IU's brand new track, Dear My Crazy Soulmate, one half of her double title single.

From This Star.

This release marks her first new music in a full year, and it comes with a self-penned storyline, plus a gripping music video teaser featuring actress Shim Dalgi as her co-star in Blue.

Let's take a listen to this highly anticipated comeback.

You're sorry Until the end of the world gives up on us Just like this, just the two of us That's why We are the best soulmates You don't have to confess to me today You don't have to say that you're disappointed You can stay in front of me forever

That was Dear My Crazy Soulmate by IU, a track that's already giving us major intrigue with its mysterious visuals and IU's signature emotional songwriting.

With this single also teasing her upcoming sixth full album, fans have even more to look forward to.

Um, as a result, though, we changed up our musical schedule.

This week we're gonna do Soyeon, IU, and the LE SSERAFIM Overwatch track, so that's what's happening this week.

And we got some suggestions on the Discord.

Lenash said, "You know, Rosé is coming back next week, and the other three girls, Jennie, Lisa, and Jisoo, have all released songs in the last two weeks.

[upbeat music] All right, big new releases.

Guys, we are covering Soyeon, I'm Going to Tessa or Resign.

Um, I have IU, Dear My Crazy Soulmate, and I have the LE SSERAFIM Overwatch collab track with Made My Night.

Let's start at the top with Soyeon, I'm Going to Tessa.

I have to be honest, I'm not the biggest Jung Na Ra fan.

And I heard your little podcast that you did, by the way, getting called out about watching the show with IU.

I have only watched it once.

I have threatened to watch it a second time.

And yeah.

So it's Suzy Kim Soo Hyun, Taekyeon.

Ham Eun Jung, Jang Woo Young, and IU is also in this.

So Suzy is this really ambitious classical music student.

I almost cried on a bunch of reactions.

So the winner of this one is, drum roll please, IU, Love Wins All.

I mean, there's something about this song combined with this music video.

And actually, now that I'm thinking of it, when I've heard the song just by itself too, it has the same emotional response.

The melodies, IU's voice.

And guys, if you didn't know, when IU was recording this song in studio, she had a cold.

She was sick.

And it's a really hard song to sing, but I feel like that adds another layer, another like emotional layer, some extra depth to the song.

Director Hwang Soon-ki confidently declared the show KBS's automace, emphasising that the drama's strength lies in watching the actors perform and its portrayal of universal love that everyone can relate to.

IU is releasing a double-title track digital single titled From This Star on September 10th, ahead of her sixth full-length album.

The singer participated in writing lyrics for both tracks, From This Star and Dear My Crazy Soulmate, marking her return with new music one year after last September's surprise single By Summer.

Music videos for the two songs will be released sequentially, with Dear My Crazy Soulmate dropping on the 10th and From This Star following on the 16th.

This release comes after IU had to postpone her September solo concert and six album plans due to Eustachian tube dysfunction, making this comeback particularly meaningful for fans who have been patiently waiting.

Boy Next Door is making a rapid return just three months after their last release, with the repackage album Home Deluxe dropping September 28th.

The group's first full-length album, Home, achieved their highest Billboard 200 ranking at number 16 and marked their fourth consecutive million-seller on the Hantachart.