IU & V of BTS ‘ Love Wins All ’

IU & V of BTS ‘ Love Wins All ’

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Analyzing the Powerful Message Behind IU & V of BTS' 'Love Wins All' Single

"Love Wins All" marks IU's 10th digital single release. Unveiled on January 24, 2024, it serves as a pre-release track for her highly anticipated forthcoming album. This release signifies IU's return to the music scene after a hiatus of more than two years.

"Love Wins All"

Artist
IU

Released
January 24, 2024

Format(s)
Download, streaming

Recorded
2023

Genre
Ballad

Length
4:31

Label(s)
EDAM Entertainment

Distributor(s)
Kakao Entertainment

Credits

Writer(s)
IU

Composer(s)
Seo Dong Hwan

Arranger(s)
Seo Dong Hwan

IU & V of BTS ‘ Love Wins All ’

Background

On January 15, 2024, EDAM Entertainment unveiled a teaser for IU's upcoming 10th digital single, titled "Love Wins". The release of the single is scheduled for January 24.

However, on January 19, EDAM Entertainment made an announcement stating that the pre-release single would undergo a name change. The original title, "Love Wins", received mixed opinions, leading to the decision to rename it to "Love Wins All".

IU & V of BTS ‘ Love Wins All ’

Commercial performance

After its release, "Love Wins All" swiftly claimed the top spot on Melon's Top 100 chart within just one hour.

In a remarkable achievement, "Love Wins All" secured the coveted #1 position on the iTunes Top Songs charts in an impressive 23 regions.

IU & V of BTS ‘ Love Wins All ’

Trivia

Um Tae Hwa took charge of directing the music video, showcasing his skills and vision.

The music video prominently highlights the presence of BTS member V, captivating the audience with his talent and charisma.


IU & V of BTS ‘ Love Wins All ’

Song Review

The Korean music charts are sure to embrace this beautiful IU ballad, especially since it was released in the heart of winter. It's hard to find anything as guaranteed to succeed as this. As always, IU's vocals are stunning, effortlessly hitting those high notes. Despite its calm and subdued energy, this track displays an unexpected range. It feels like a song straight out of a stage musical, a lullaby infused with the maximum amount of drama that the composers could muster.

I must admit, I'm not typically a fan of ballads. I don't foresee myself listening to this song frequently, but I can imagine it fitting in nicely within the context of an album. Unlike many Korean ballads, this one manages to keep me captivated with its vocal acrobatics. Rather than relying solely on swelling strings, IU herself becomes the driving force behind the music. This is crucial for a highly anticipated comeback such as hers. I'm eagerly looking forward to discovering what surprises she has in store for us on the rest of the album.

IU & V of BTS ‘ Love Wins All ’

BTS’ V and IU Love Wins All MV

The video tells the story of IU and BTS V, a pair who are injured and fleeing from an unknown cube-shaped object in the forest. They come across an abandoned, cold building surrounded by piles of old clothes. While searching for any signs of other individuals, V discovers a dusty camcorder in a restaurant. As they peer into the camcorder, their reality shifts and the music video takes on a back-and-forth motion between the present and the past.

IU 'Love wins all' MV


IU - Love wins all (Romanized) Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Dearest, darling, my universe
Nal deryeoga julrae?
Naui i gananhan sangsangryeokeuron
Tteoolril su eopneun goteuro

[Verse 2]
Jeogi meolri from Earth to Mars
Kkok gati gajulrae?
Geugoti eodideun, oraen oeroum
Geu bandaemaleul chataseo

[Pre-Chorus]
Eotteon silsuro
Itorok urineun
Hamkkeilkka?

[Chorus]
Sesangegeseo domangchyeo run on
Nawa jeo kkeutkkaji gajwo my lover
Nappeun gyeolmalilkka gil ileun uri dul? Mm
Buseojidorok nareul kkok ana
Deo saranghi naege ipmatchwo lover
Love wins all, love wins all
Love, love, love, love

[Pre-Chorus]
Gyeolguk, geureomedo
Eojjaeseo urineun?
Seoroilkka?

[Chorus]
Sesangegeseo domangchyeo run on
Nawa jeo kkeutkkaji gajwo my lover
Nappeun gyeolmalilkka gil ileun uri dul? Mm

[Bridge]
Chanchanhi neoreul du nune dama
Han beon deo pyeonanhi uteojuryeom
Yuyeonghadeut tteooreun
Geunal geu bamcheoreom
Nawa hamkke geop eopi
Jeomuleojulrae?
Sansanhi nareul deo mangchyeo ruiner
Neowa seulpeojigo sipeo my lover

[Chorus]
Pilyeonegeseo domangchyeo run on
Nawa jeo kkeutkkaji gajwo my lover
Ilbureo naranhi gil ileun uri du saram
Buseojidorok nareul kkok ana
Deo saranghi naege ipmatchwo lover
Our love wins all, love wins all
Love, love, love, love

Lyrics by Genius

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