British pop star Sam Smith has shared his admiration for Girls' Generation’s Taeyeon!

On September 7, Taeyeon’s official YouTube channel posted a video titled "Glad that we were able to work together!"

In the video, Sam Smith expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you so much for reinterpreting 'I'm Not The Only One' with your beautiful voice." He added, "I was deeply moved, especially hearing the Korean version in Taeyeon’s voice."

Sam Smith also extended a warm invitation to Taeyeon, saying, "I sincerely hope that one day we can sing this song together. It would be an honor to perform it in Korea." He continued, "Thank you for being part of my album. If we meet, I’d love to give you a big hug." He even shared affectionate Korean greetings, saying "Thank you" and "I love you."

Taeyeon responded with excitement, saying, "I’m such a fan and thrilled to have collaborated. It’s an honor that you chose 'I'm Not The Only One,' and I’m happy to see how much fans love it."

She added, "If there’s a chance to perform in Korea, I’d love to meet you in person and give you a big hug. As a fan, I hope you keep making music for a long time. I’m looking forward to your wonderful albums."

Taeyeon’s collaboration with Sam Smith for his 10th-anniversary album has been a big topic. On August 29, Universal Music announced that Taeyeon would be featured on the Korean version of "I'm Not The Only One" for Smith’s 10th-anniversary edition of his debut album In The Lonely Hour.

Sam Smith, known for hits like "I'm Not The Only One," "Unholy," and "Stay With Me," has won Grammy Awards, Brit Awards, Golden Globes, and Oscars, and is beloved around the world.

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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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