Girls' Generation's Taeyeon recently teamed up with British singer Sam Smith, who is marking his 10th anniversary since debut.

Taeyeon joined Sam Smith on a special remix of "I'm Not The Only One," which is featured in the deluxe album In The Lonely Hour 10th Anniversary Edition (Deluxe). The song dropped on August 29th at 6 PM, catching the attention of music fans worldwide.

This collaboration happened when Sam Smith, celebrating his milestone, reached out to Taeyeon with the idea of creating a new version with Korean lyrics.

It was his way of thanking his Korean fans for their support. Sam Smith shared his gratitude, saying, "I'm really grateful to have a versatile performer like Taeyeon participate in this project and deliver such amazing vocals."

Before this, Sam Smith had worked with other big artists from around the world, like Japan’s Utada Hikaru, Spain's Aitana, and Brazilian singer IZA.

Representing Korea, Taeyeon expressed her excitement, saying, "I’m truly delighted to be part of Sam Smith’s 10th-anniversary project. It’s a great honor to share in his musical talent and passion through this collaboration with such a globally renowned artist."

She also added, "It was a new and special experience to sing 'I’m Not The Only One,' a song I’ve always enjoyed, in Korean. I hope this song brings comfort and empathy to many people."

Taeyeon, known for her outstanding vocal skills both as a member of Girls' Generation and as a solo artist, recently wowed fans with her fresh vocal style in the new song "Heaven."

Her title track "To. X" from her fifth mini-album, released last year, still ranks high on major music charts, showing her status as a "trustworthy vocalist." Besides her music, she’s also active in various areas like variety shows, hosting, and OSTs.

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IU recently revealed that she watched her own concert film in a public theater, but shockingly, no one recognized her—even when she dropped a hint!

On February 27, a new video featuring IU was released, showing her inside a car on her way to Daejeon.

She excitedly shared, “This is a surprise stage greeting for UAENA! I picked this location through a ladder game when I did stage greetings.”

Previously, IU had let fate decide which city she would visit after her stage greetings. She happily said, “There are UAENAs everywhere I go. Wherever I go, it's a flowery path.” The game ultimately led her to Daejeon.

IU originally hoped to explore the city, saying, “I wanted to visit Daejeon's pride, Sung Sim Dang, and walk around, but my team said it wouldn’t be possible. The lines are too long, and it’s freezing outside.” She sighed, adding, “So, things turned out this way.”

Dressed up for the occasion, IU smiled, saying, “I don’t get to meet UAENAs in Daejeon often, so I wanted to make a surprise appearance looking my best.”

She also joked about enjoying surprise events, adding, “As long as Hanteo oppa drives me safely, I’m happy.”

But what really caught fans' attention was IU’s unexpected confession—she had secretly watched her concert film in a theater, but no one noticed her! “No one recognized me at all. There weren’t that many people, and it was a weekday… but still! I even gave a hint!” she said, sounding both amused and surprised.

Later, when IU finally appeared at the theater, her fans were overwhelmed with emotion. Some even burst into tears, prompting her to gently say, “You really didn’t expect me to come, right?”

After wrapping up her stage greeting, IU laughed at herself, saying, “Wait, did I just do a 40-minute one-woman show? I must have talked so much.”

On her way back to Seoul, IU reflected on the day, sharing, “It was so cold today. I shook hands with all the UAENAs. My hands are usually cold, and since the weather was freezing, I think I made a lot of people’s hands cold, too. But after touching so many warm hands, mine became warm, too. I still haven’t washed them.”

Her love for her fans truly knows no bounds!

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