Singer IU is gearing up to make a comeback with her fourth EP “Chat-Shire,” breaking a 17-month hiatus.

Her last album “A Flower Bookmark” was released in May last year.



The 23-year-old unveiled a teaser image for her upcoming album via her official social media. Covering herself with a purple ribbon and wearing colored lenses in her eyes, she is gazes at the camera exuding a somewhat dreamy atmosphere.





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With IU taking part in composing and writing the lyrics, fans have high expectations for her comeback since she has put out a slew of hits since her debut including, “Good Day,” “You&I,” “The Red Shoes” and “Not Spring, Love, or Cherry Blossoms.”She was under spotlight this summer, after collaborating with TV personality Park Myeong-su in MBC’s “2015 Infinite Challenge Music Festival.” The collaborative song “Leon” has a record of topping local music charts for a long period.Recently, she also officially admitted her romantic relationship with Korean singer Chang Ki-ha for two years, after photos of them spread online. By sincerely writing a heartfelt message toward her fans after the confirmation, she once again gained the trust of her fans as a singer who regards them as a top priority.IU will drop her new album on Oct. 23 and appear on diverse music programs.By Kim Yu-jin (kimyujin@heraldcorp.com)