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Zia and FIESTAR have joined IU at Loen Tree!


A rep revealed, "Loen Entertainment's in-house label Collabodadi has become a label under Loen Tree on September 22." With this move, Zia and FIESTAR have become Loen Tree artists.

We last saw Zia in April with her duet track with Lee Hyun called "Rain is Falling", while FIESTAR released their mini album 'BLACK LABEL' this past March.

Loen Tree also houses IU, Sunny Hill, Kim Suk Hoon, Jo Han Sun, Jang Hyun, HISTORY, Shin Ji Soo, and Melody Day.

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In light of accusations of plagiarism regarding the bonus track from IU‘s latest album CHAT-SHIRE, LOEN Entertainment quickly released an official response.

To reassure fans who were worried about the situation, LOEN Entertainment posted a message on IU’s official Facebook page acknowledging the situation and assuring fans that they are currently looking into it. A translation of the post can be found below:

Hello, this is IU’s agency LOEN. We would like to make an official response to the issue at hand with regards to the bonus track ‘Twenty-Three’ in IU’s mini-album [CHAT-SHIRE]....
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IU has shared a cute and fun music video for her catchy track “Twenty-Three” off her new mini album!

Her mini-album “Chat-shire” was released on October 23 at 12 a.m. KST, and the MV for “Twenty-Three” was dropped at the same time. The album will be available in stores on October 27.

The video features IU traveling through a Wonderland-like world as she goes back and forth between just what kind of grown-up she wants to be, now that she’s 23 years old (in Korean reckoning).

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IU has previously announced that she will not be performing on music shows for this mini album. However, fans will get to hear the songs at other performances, and at her solo concerts on November 21 and 22 in Seoul.

What do you think of IU’s new track “Twenty-Three”?

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We suppose we can't ship IU and Lee Hyun Woo anymore considering IU is dating Jang Gi Ha, but you can't deny how good they look together! The new couple campaign photos for clothing brand 'Unionbay' are out, and the clothes are on point and the models are full of chemistry.

The two look so good in fall and winter wear in this couple photoshoot. And it's definitely a couple photoshoot because the two are wearing 'couple outfits,' which aren't identical but complimentary to each other.

Check out the rest of their campaign photos below!

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IU has shown off her artistic charms with the reveal of her album cover! Her upcoming mini-album 'CHAT-SHIRE' already looks captivating, with the unique drawings shown on IU's flowing hair as she sleeps.

It's definitely a one of a kind jacket image, but that's because IU is a one of a kind artist. Before this, she's released multiple MV teasers. Have you been enjoying them?

Her fourth mini-album will drop on October 23.

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SBS' '2015 Gayo Daejun' is going to be a ceremony to remember. The show will be filled with performances from 27 different acts, including some never before seen performances!

Both iKON and IU are reported to be performing their songs for the very first time at this end of the year ceremony.

It was reported that, "On the upcoming December 27th broadcast of SBS' 'Gayo Daejun', iKON will have their first stage performances of their title tracks "Dumb & Dumber" and "What's Wrong?" from their first full album." YG Entertainment's rep also confirmed the news.

And MC IU is said to be performing...
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Singer IU celebrated her 22nd birthday on May 16, and her fans added to the celebration by dedicating a forest to her!

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On May 16, IU's fans finally wrapped up the 'IU Forest Project', finishing a forest dedicated to IU. The singer is known to have donated income from concerts and fan meetings to charities helping out children and multi-cultural families, so her fans decided to do their own charity by benefiting the environment.

They collected $470,606 USD (5.16 million Won) to create the 'IU Forest', which is filled with Yonisho Cherry trees, Boxwood...
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Following the Top 8 Mukbang Online Streamers on Afreeca TV feature on allkpop buzz, we found 9 popular mukbang (eating broadcast) idols and groups who are known for the way they deliciously gulp down their food. Disregarding their agency's warnings to maintain the stereotypical idol image, these idols are not afraid to chow down and basically lose their rationality when it comes to food.

IU sheds her innocent and cute image by gulping down meat on 'Weekly Idol.' She continues to eat even as the MCs are doing their best to make her laugh and distract her throughout her feast. For seven minutes straight, IU munches on juicy 'chuk flap tail.'
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A shocking yet hilarious incident happened during October 10′s M!Countdown. IU got locked up in her dressing room! The singer was in her dressing room backstage with the door locked when suddenly the doorknob fell off.

A representative from LOEN Entertainment tweeted this incident and also posted a picture of people trying to fix the door and get IU out of the room. Luckily it didn’t take too long to get IU out of it and she managed to perform well in M!Countdown.

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American artist, Jessica H. Lee recently penned a blog post online in which she claims that her artwork was used without her permission for the cover of link‘s latest album “Chatshire.”

In her blog post, the artist highlights the similarities between her own artwork and the illustrations on IU’s cover. Although the sketches aren’t exactly the same, the artist notes that the drawing style and coloring are extremely similar. She also writes that after doing additional research, she found that the artist connected to IU’s album cover art had previously contacted her on a different project...
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After spending the last three weeks at No. 2 and 3, IU’s “Twenty-Three” finally moves up to No. 1 this week. It is IU’s first No. 1 song in nearly two years. Her last was “Friday” from early 2014. In capturing the top spot this week, IU ended the dominance of SM Entertainment’s female artists who spent the last 12 weeks on top of our chart with four different songs. IU also solidifies her position to win the top female artist in the upcoming year end awards. Congratulations to IU.

There are three new songs in the top 10 this week. Just below the No. 1 song is VIXX’s “Chained...
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IU′s agency has addressed the unauthorized sampling controversy surrounding the singer′s bonus track Twenty Three.

Loen Tree stated on November 3, "We confirmed that the composer purchased voice samples, one of which was used in the relevant part during the arrangement process. We will contact Britney Spears′ agency immediately in order to check the facts. We are currently in the process of checking with regards to the relevant voice sample.

IU has been embroiled in an unauthorized sampling controversy since someone pointed out a part in bonus track Twenty Three from her mini album Chat-Shire...
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IU and Suzy are both well-loved, massively popular artists that possess an undeniable appeal, particularly their amicable, next-door-girl image. It isn't a stretch to call the two of them Korea's sweethearts because, well, they have managed to bewitch the hearts of young and old alike with their cherub-like, sweet demeanors! The girls also share a similar style, so we decided to pit them against one another in a fashion match: girl-next-door edition!

The piece the two were caught wearing is a frilly and lacy nude-colored one piece. The exact hue of the dress was tricky to determine as it appears...
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Despite the hype surrounding upcoming KBS 2TV drama “Producer,” the cast and crew were able to successfully complete filming for the title sequence of the drama in tight secrecy. (Not so secret if you read IU Official Fansite, kekeke)

While the filming location was successfully kept under wraps, the production crew still took special care to regulate the few spectators that congregated around the site.

An industry reporter managed to capture some of the shooting, which took place near the KBS Shinkwan Open Hall in Yeouido. In the photo, lead actors Cha Tae Hyun, Gong Hyo Jin, Kim Soo Hyun,...
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Actor Lee Kyu Han‘s level of cuteness has completely maxed out in his latest photo, parodying an old concept photo by IU.

In the photo, Lee Kyu Han is sitting on a stool with legs crossed, posing similarly and putting on the same adorable expression as IU in her concept photo from her remake mini-album A Flower Bookmark.

Netizens applauded and were greatly amused at Lee Kyu Han’s parody photo for being on-point, right down to taking the image at the same bookstore.

They said, “Lee Kyu Han is really cute doing this,” “Kyu Han oppa, the Nation’s Uncle,” and “Kyu Han and IU look like long-lost siblings.”

The actor is currently in the spotlight for his appearance in MBC‘s Real Men 2 and KBS‘s Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education.

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On August 30 at 7 a.m., IU and Park Myung Soo‘s new track “Leon” ranked first place on Korean music charts including Genie, Naver Music, Olleh Music, Mnet, Monkey3, Soribada, and Bugs. The duo ranked first place on both the daily and real-time charts on nine different sites, achieving an “all-kill.”

The pair, who call themselves EU God-G Isn’t EU, first performed their song “Leon” at the “Infinity Challenge” 2015 music festival. Other groups who performed at the show are following the track on the charts. “Mapsosa” by HwangTaeG (Kwanghee and BIGBANG‘s Taeyang and G-Dragon)...
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With 2015 already underway in Korea, media outlet Star News reached out to some of the experts in the entertainment industry to find out who they believe is the artist most looked forward to in the new year.

Coming in at the top were none other than digital-killer IU, fast rising girl group EXID, and YG's new rookie group iKON!

Among the 28 industry experts surveyed, including producers, agency executives, broadcast PDs, music critics, and more, the three mentioned artists clinched the top spot with 4 votes each!

Following these top 3 for a tie in second place were EXO, SISTAR, A Pink, Block...
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Popular singer-actress IU, who is storming charts with the song "Leon" - which she collaborated with Park Myeong-su, will hold a fan meeting in Seoul. The event will take place on Sept. 20 at the Ewha Women's University, Samsung Hall.

The starlet, known for her dedication and love for fans, announced the news via her Instagram account on Tuesday. "Fan meeting in September! It will be more entertaining than last year," she said below a photo of herself. Her label Loen Entertainment is set to put out more details about the event.

IU collaborated with TV personality Park for this year's" Infinite Challenge Music Festival. "The song "Leon," written and composed by IU for the event, has been dominating local music charts since its release on Aug. 22.

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First Video Teaser for “Producer” Released Featuring Kim Soo Hyun and Cha Tae Hyun + Official Website

Following the release of the first preview still for Gong Hyo Jin‘s character in the hotly anticipated KBS drama, “Producer,” the network has also set up the official website for the drama.

The website is very bare currently, but has a image of all the four leads of the drama in the background.

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The website also has a video teaser which shows the cast meeting up for the first script reading on March 23, which was held away from the eyes of the press. The video shows Kim...
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IU just had a very successful solo concert 'CHAT-SHIRE', and fans will be even happier to know that she'll hold another concert this month!

LOEN Tree stated that IU will hold her encore concert on December 30 and 31 at Seoul's Jamsil Sports Complex's school gymnasium.

It's a good thing IU's holding an encore concert, because there surely are fans who weren't able to score a ticket to her first one. Tickets for her 'CHAT-SHIRE' concert sold out immediately. She had concerts in Seoul, Busan and Daegu in late November and early December.

It looks like some lucky fans will be spending their last few days of the year with IU! Tickets go on sale December 10 at 8pm KST through Interpark.

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