"Hyein Is the Real Deal" — Netizens Cheer After IU Reveals Collaboration Track With NewJeans Hyein

On February 5th, IU unveiled the tracklist for her highly-anticipated 6th mini album, "The Winning." Aside from the chart-topping pre-release single "Love Wins All," the album also includes the double-title tracks "Shopper" and "Dandelion Spore," as well as "Shh.." and "I Stan U."

IU [The Winning] Track List
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IU 6th Mini Album [The Winning]
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​#아이유 #IU#TheWinning pic.twitter.com/rt43IMZMPJ

— 아이유(IU) (@_IUofficial) February 4, 2024

Among the tracks revealed, the b-side song "Shh.." particularly caught attention as it featured Newjeans' maknae Hyein. Fans pointed out that IU rarely collaborated with female idols and deduced that Hyein must've really impressed the award-winning singer-actress after appearing as guest on the web show "IU's Palette."

NewJeans Hyein will be featured in IU's on Track 3 titled ‘Shh..’ 😱

Remember this moment when hyein left IU speechless with her vocals.
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— newtannies ⁷𓃺 (@newtannies) February 4, 2024

I guess iu fell for hyein’s voice that day… SAME though pic.twitter.com/xfXjB6QDFr

— fa 𖥧 (@jieuniesse) February 4, 2024

hyein’s first feature being with THEE IU…
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— ✰ 🌬️ hanni’s gf ♪ (@dollphams) February 4, 2024

Meanwhile, the news about IU and Hyein's collaboration became a hot topic all over South Korean online communities, with netizens expressing joy over Hyein's achievement in just almost two years since debut. They commented:

• I'm so excited for this!
• Hyein is the real deal.
• The way IU looked at Hyein. She really liked her.
• I'm so happy for Hyein ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
• Wow, Hyein is really amazing...
• Wait, who's the narrator?
• I love Hyein's voice too!
• This is going to be so good ㅠㅠㅠ
• IU was really impressed and got to work right away ㅋㅋㅋ ㅋㅋㅋ
• Hyein is a treasure
• IU really adores her ㅋㅋㅋ

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