Sept. 18 (UPI) -- South Korean singer IU is gearing up to release her new EP.
The 24-year-old K-pop star shared her cover of the song "Autumn Morning" prior to the release of her album A Flower Bookmark Two.
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IU shared promo art for her cover of "Autumn Morning" on Monday. Photo by IU/Instagram
IU surprised fans with the song Monday morning. She said in an Instagram post that the release was meant to coincide with the ninth anniversary of her debut as a singer.
"9 years since I've lived as IU. I'm happy I'm IU. UAEANA start your day in a good mood. Later today, open your present at 7 in the morning," the singer wrote of the song.
"Autumn Morning" was originally recorded by folk singer Yang Hee-eun and guitarist Lee Byung-woo in 1991. The Korea Herald reported Jung Sung-ha played guitar for IU's cover.
"When I was young, I often listened to the album of the two [Lee and Yang] whom I admire for their musical talents, as I could feel the fresh charm," IU said. "'Autumn Morning' is my favorite from the album."
A Flower Bookmark Two is a remake of IU's album A Flower Bookmark, which debuted in May 2014. The singer shared cover art this month for the album, which is scheduled for release Friday, Sept. 22.
