IU to work with producing team behind Janet Jackson for upcoming Japanese album

In addition to her upcoming drama activities in Korea,IUis also confirmed to release a Japanese album this coming March.

Japanese music retail chainHMVhad previously announced on their homepage,“IU is set to release original songs in Japan for the first time.”LOEN Entertainmentconfirmed the news on January 28th:“IU will release an album featuring her first original songs in Japan on March 20th.”

IU’s upcoming Japanese project is said to include the participation of hit-making producer team,Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, who are most famous for their works withJanet Jackson, and have also worked with other world famous stars asMichaelJackson,Prince, andBoyz II Men, just to name a few.

A representative commented,“It will be a production that showcases the moment that IU, who turns 20 (international age) this year, matures from a girl into a woman.”

In other news, IU will bestarringin the upcomingKBS 2TVdrama, ‘You’re the Best Lee Soon Shin‘, alongsideJo Jung Suk, set to premiere this March!

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