The warm heart of singer IU, who helped her with the Netflix drama "The Sound of Magic," is drawing attention.

"The Sound of Magic" is a fantasy music drama about Rieul (Ji Chang Wook), a mystery magician who comes unexpectedly in front of Yoon Ai (Choi Sung Eun) and Na Il Deung (Hwang In Yeop), a youngster who is forced to dream.

Various OSTs are added to each episode in the work, giving a fairy tale effect that splits the difference between truth and fiction. Music, in particular, is used as an extension of the emotional line between the characters rather than as a dramatic reversal.

Because the songs in the drama are used to depict the feelings of the characters, "Knee," one of IU's representative songs, also debuted as an insert song for the drama. In this regard, in an interview with Celeb Media on May 10th, director Kim Seong Yun of the drama "The Sound of Magic" disclosed the behind-the-scenes of IU's song "Knee."

Uee (Hong Jung Min) displayed emotive acting and sang the song "Knee" without accompaniment in the play, touching the hearts of the audience.

"The song 'Knee' captures the sense that Uee can miss dad and mother," director Kim Seong Yoon stated.

Following that, director Kim Seong Yun said that IU had gladly granted permission for the song to be used in the drama.

"I needed to buy the rights to distribute 'Knees' all over the world," he explained, "but because IU wrote and composed the song herself, she encouraged me to just use it. I was really thankful. We were close because we did the drama 'Dream High' together."

Director Kim Seong Yoon was so moved by this that he included IU's name in the end credits of "The Sound of Magic."

Previously, in 2011, IU starred in Kim Seong Yoon's KBS2 drama "Dream High." Despite the fact that it had been a long time since she had collaborated with director Kim on her work, IU valued her previous relationship and demonstrated her exceptional commitment.

Furthermore, IU enthusiastically accepted the request of filmmaker Kim Jong Kwan, who grabbed the megaphone for the 2020 film "José."

At the time, director Kim Jong Kwan wanted to use IU's song "Lullaby," which she wrote and performed, as an insert music for the concluding credits of "José." Director Kim requested that IU use "Lullaby," and she gained notice when she stated that she loved and agreed with it.

IU's music, which adds passion to each work while also catching the eyes and ears of viewers, is gaining attention once again with such a sweet melody.

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BTS’s J-Hope is keeping fans excited as he drops even more stunning concept photos for his highly anticipated new single!

On March 4, J-Hope released the second concept photo for his digital single "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" through BTS’s official social media, giving fans another glimpse into the warm and romantic theme of his comeback.

In the latest photos, J-Hope brings out the sweet and dreamy vibes of being in love—all in the most familiar place, his home.

He’s seen lying comfortably on a cozy rug, talking on the phone with a blissful smile, and daydreaming with his feet propped up on a chair.

Sitting on the edge of a bathtub, he looks completely relaxed, lost in thought, as the soft sunlight wraps around him, adding to the sentimental and heartwarming mood.

The dreamy setting and his gentle, love-filled expressions perfectly match the theme of "Sweet Dreams," making fans even more excited for the song’s release!

Before the official release, J-Hope will drop teaser videos on March 5 and 6, leading up to the big moment on March 7 at 2 PM KST.

To celebrate, J-Hope is also holding an exclusive offline fan event, "Sweet Dreamland," where 613 lucky ARMYs will get to experience the magic in person at 1 PM KST on March 7.

The number 613 isn’t random—it represents BTS’s debut date, June 13, showing J-Hope’s deep appreciation for his fans.

And don’t worry if you can’t be there in person—the event will be livestreamed on Weverse, so ARMYs all over the world can join in the fun!

"Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" is a romantic serenade filled with J-Hope’s heartfelt emotions and a desire to love and be loved. With R&B star Miguel lending his smooth vocals to the track, anticipation is through the roof!

J-Hope has already started his first solo world tour with the "j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in SEOUL", held at the KSPO DOME from February 28 to March 2.

But he didn’t stop there—he surprised fans with a pre-release performance of "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)," and the crowd went wild!

Even before the official release, the song is already getting rave reviews! On March 3, British music magazine NME gave the concert a five-star rating, praising J-Hope’s powerful stage presence and saying:

"It was clear how much he missed the stage, and that’s where he shines the brightest. He has already proven his abilities as a BTS member, and now, he has done so again as a solo artist. He fully showcased his talent and radiated an energy stronger than ever before."

With a new single, an exclusive fan event, and an exciting world tour ahead, J-Hope is set to dominate the music scene once again! Are you ready to experience "Sweet Dreams"?

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