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Pop · 2010 · 7 tracks · 28m

REAL

A winter-themed breakthrough blending theatrical orchestral pop with intimate ballads. Features the iconic three-step high note that defined a generation of K-pop.

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The record where IU became a legend by hitting that impossible high note over a full orchestra.

A bright, theatrical burst of youthful optimism tempered by quiet, snowy-day reflection.

REAL · vs · IU
Winter+3.7σ

Winter saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks · 28m
01
이게 아닌데
3:04
02
느리게 하는 일
4:14
03
좋은 날
3:54
04
첫 이별 그날 밤
4:28
05
혼자 있는 방
3:57
06
미리 메리 크리스마스
4:30
07
좋은 날 (inst.)
3:54
Moments Worth Waiting For
the legendary three-step high note climax in track 3 that redefined the standard for idol vocals
the transition from sparse piano to a full orchestral swell in the bridge of the opening track
the cozy, jingle-bell-infused pop-rock energy that closes the vocal portion of the EP
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