IU made an impressive comeback, blocking the record chain of Brave Girls

Besides, the first day sales of the album "Lilac" was 216 319. With this achievement, IU is the first female solo artist to own 2 albums surpassing 100k copies on the first day and the 2nd female soloist ( after Rosé) owns an album that has surpassed 200k copies in Hanteo.

IU has just officially returned to the Kpop race with the song "Lilac", which is included in the 5th full album in the female singer's career. Not surprisingly, right after her debut, the female idol continued to dominate digital music charts in Korea, proving her talent. Right after its release, "Lilac" blocked "Rollin'" on the chart, making the song holding the record for the most Perfect All-Kill by a g.irl group at 262 hours.

Besides, the first day sales of the album "Lilac" was 216 319. With this achievement, IU is the first female solo artist to own 2 albums surpassing 100k copies on the first day and the 2nd female soloist ( after Rosé) owns an album that has surpassed 200k copies in Hanteo.

IU will promote the full album "Lilac" on all 3 music shows of the stations: KBS Music Bank, MBC Music Core and SBS Inkigayo.

"This is a spring, not a calm spring, but a spring storm. It's not only sweet, it's bitter. It's like soju. So I want to drink it forever." Inspired by the lilac flower to name her album, it can be said that this is IU's goodbye to her 20s and welcomes the upcoming journey of her 30s.

With the meaning of a new beginning, Lilac has done a good job when delivering a vibrant and youthful melody. Along with her clear voice and bright images in the MV, IU made the song full of spring vitality. It is known that Lilac was penned by herself. More specifically, to promote this album, IU will first appear on music shows after 4 years since Palette.

The title track of the same name "Lilac" tells the story of a couple who have been in love for 10 years and happily parted as spring approaches. Incorporate 70s 80s disco tunes through pulsating bass and funky beats. In addition, this album also features composition and production from other artists such as Naul, Pop Time, Dean, Chanhyuk (AKMU).

Despite the initial great achievement, IU still received mixed praises from the audience:

- I don't know why, but this song is so gentle that it hasn't come yet. I like celebrity more because it really has IU's voice.

- Personally, this song is difficult for me to absorb, the previous songs are remembered once.

- The music is bland. I'd rather listen to B.ig Bang 10 years ago again.

- IU has never made me fall in love, from the music to the swearing concept, no matter what anyone says, IU is still the best, right?

On the occasion of the new album's release, IU donated 50 million won to single families and 50 million won donated cochlear implants and hearing aids to people with hearing problems under the name of Uaena fandom.

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