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IU Is Back! Remake Album "Kkot Galpi 3" Ends 8-Year Wait [Hidden Gems!]


IU is FINALLY back with her brand new album called Kkot Galpi 3, which recently dropped on May 27, 2025! We take an in-depth look at her new album and uncover some hidden gems!


Singer IU's third remake album includes the title track “Never Ending Story.” Courtesy of EDAM Entertainment
Singer IU's third remake album includes the title track “Never Ending Story.” Courtesy of EDAM Entertainment

It has been a whole eight years since IU's last album, and with her latest image and new album, IU certainly has put her beautiful spin on some of her much-loved classics, which many of us know from back in 2014. You might know some of them, like "Meaning of You" with Kim Chang Wan, "Pierrot Smiles at Us" by Kim Wan Sun, and "My Old Story" by Cho Duk Bae. Get ready for more beautiful remakes!



Album Overview


This album has a total of six songs, which you will want to keep on repeat all night long, at least some of the Dojeon team did. "Never Ending Story", which is one of the more famous songs from 2002, has had a resurrection twenty-three years later! This has brought listeners a lot of nostalgic feels, and like many of us at Dojeon Media, also a sense of dreaminess and strong emotions, listening to the beautiful, meaningful lyrics of the song.


Promotional poster for Kkot Galpi 3. Courtesy of EDAM Entertainment
Promotional poster for Kkot Galpi 3. Courtesy of EDAM Entertainment

That is not all, since this album has other gems as well! The blend of songs is something that is going to bring an interesting and unique feel to the K-pop scene during its 2025 era. As the industry has moved on a long way since the early 2000s, it has become more mainstream. It's like IU is connecting the past and the present with her voice. We can't wait for you to hear it!


Let's check out "Never Ending" Story!



The Significance of Flower Bookmark 3


Flower Bookmark 3, is not just another album remake, but it is in-fact a tribute to IU's long lasting and successful music career, celebrating some of her beloved classics, like "Never Ending Story".


IU's fans have supported her by sharing the stars strong emotions behind the tracks, and celebrating the same nostalgia. Question is, is this album strong enough to stand out on the K-pop scene eight years on from it's original release?



Do you think it's a smart move or a big mistake making yet another remake? Is it time for IU to make something new? Have your say in the comments below!


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