Suga and IU. Images: Instagram/@agustd, Instagram/@dlwlrma
BTS’ Suga is joining forces once again with IU for pre-release track “People Pt.2,” which will be included in the former’s upcoming solo album.
The second collaboration between the two K-pop hitmakers was confirmed by South Korean entertainment label Big Hit Music on Tuesday night, April 4, as seen in a teaser photo featuring Suga as he appeared to be playing the piano.
“People Pt.2” will be released on April 7 at 12 p.m. (Philippine Standard Time), according to Big Hit.
Agust D ‘사람 Pt.2 (feat. 아이유)’ Poster
‘People Pt.2 (feat. IU)’ Release
2023. 4. 7. 1PM (KST) | 0AM (ET)#SUGA #슈가 #AgustD #D_DAY #사람_Pt2 pic.twitter.com/L4Ny2DORpy— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) April 4, 2023
The song is said to be a pre-release track to Suga’s upcoming album “D-Day” which will be released on April 21. The record is described as the final installment of the K-pop juggernaut’s Agust D trilogy.
Suga and IU previously worked together in the hit song “eight” in May 2020, which was said to be a “short confessional recount.”
Reports of Suga and IU’s second collaboration first emerged in March, although the former’s agency noted that it’s “difficult to confirm” at that time.
Prior to his solo album, Suga produced tracks for South Korean hip-hop trio Epik High, as well as solo artists Suran, Psy, and Heize.
He also worked on music for the seven-member K-pop global sensation including “Seesaw,” “Tomorrow,” “Outro: Her,” and “Let Me Know,” among many others.
Meanwhile, IU, who was born as Lee Ji-eun, is a singer-songwriter best known for her hit songs “Lilac,” “Good Day,” “BBiBBi,” “Palette,” “Through the Night,” and more.
She also made a name for herself as an actress where she starred as the lead of the K-dramas “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo,” “Hotel del Luna,” and “Dream High,” among others. EDV
