Prior to "GANADARA" getting released, IU actually thought Jay Park would not release the song.
Keep on reading to know why.
IU Talks About Her Friendship With Jay Park
Recently on March 16, IU shared a new video called "[IU's Palette] Did you block my number?" (With Jay Park) Ep.11," over on her official Youtube channel.
In this video, Jay Park made a guest appearance, where the two talked about working with each other for their recently released collaboration track "GANADARA."
Jay Park and IU
IU began by revealing that she had contacted Jay Park in the past. The latter creating a group chat for IU and Cha Cha Malone, after IU had asked the rapper who made his track "All I Wanna Do."
"I contacted Jay Park and I remember you made a group chat for me with Cha Cha Malone. Our plans didn't work out, but we stayed in touch occasionally and got to work together officially after around six years," IU said.
IU talks about working with Jay Park for 'GANADARA'
Jay Park then shared how it was IU who suggested a collaboration between them. "IU said, 'When we get a chance, let's make a song [together].' So I thought, 'Really? Alright then.' I started working [on a song] right after that," Jay Park said.
To this, IU complimented Jay Park, saying he has a chance to work with the best Korean hip-hop artist.
IU also recalls having invited Jay Park as a guest in one of her past concerts. However, the rapper could not come due to an overseas schedule.
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IU talks about working with Jay Park for 'GANADARA'
"I felt very honored to be invited to IU's concert, but sadly, I couldn't cancel that schedule as the penalty breach [of contract] was way too high. If I was in my current state back then, I would've paid the penalty and just left it as my soju [brand] is kind of booming," Jay Park explained.
IU then said, "When we begin concerts, you will be the first artist [I invite]." To this, Jay Park says he would not arrange any overseas schedule from now on to be able to attend.
IU Thought 'GANADARA' Would Not Be Released As It Was Completed Two Years Ago
IU and Jay Park then talked about their new song "GANADARA," revealing that it had been two years since they first met at the recording studio to create the song.
"Why did [releasing GANADARA] take so long? I really wanted to know why. We recorded it two years ago. I even thought, 'I must have been cut because my recording wasn't good enough,'" IU asked.
To this, Jay Park said, "We completed the song in 2020, right. We even did the mixing. I wanted to release the song at the right time when I could prepare for it properly and have the time and condition for it. How would [the song] be as a new start in my new company? Although it's been two years, the song doesn't feel old at all. I think it was smart to have saved it."
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IU talks about working with Jay Park for 'GANADARA'
IU agreed, saying that she also feels that now was the perfect time to release it as it suits the weather perfectly.
In addition, Jay Park praised IU, saying, "You were so professional and you have me a lot of inputs and feedback about the production direction or the lyrics, so it was very easy for me. I am usually the one giving advices, I won't say directing, so I really liked that I was the one to get directed while working with you. IU always leads people to grow."
Meanwhile, Jay Park and IU released an R&B track called "GANADARA" back on March 11.
Check out the full video here: *Topic stars at the 5:00 minute mark
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Written by Robyn Joan
