{
  "id": 15839343,
  "title": "R&B hitmaker Crush and IU reunite on soulful new single 'Squeak'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/r-b-hitmaker-crush-and-iu-reunite-on-soulful-new-single-squeak-15839343",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T03:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261021/rb-hitmaker-crush-and-iu-reunite-on-soulful-new-single-squeak"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "R&B sensation Crush is back with a new single titled \"Squeak,\" a delightful duet featuring pop sensation IU. The charming track is Crush's first solo release in over a year, following his August 2025 EP \"FANG\" and its lead single \"UP ALL NITE\" featuring SUMIN. Speaking ahead of the release, Crush expressed his excitement about sharing new music with listeners and shared insights into the song's creation.\n\nCrush explained that \"Squeak\" emerged from his year-long exploration of various musical ideas and his deep contemplation of the kind of music he could express most confidently. The single embodies the little misunderstandings and awkward moments that two people often experience when they fall in love, capturing the cute and endearing aspects of this experience.",
  "summary": "R&B singer Crush is back with “Squeak,” a charming new duet with pop icon IU that captures the delightful awkwardness of falling in love — marking his first solo release in more than a year. Set to be released Wednesday at 6 p.m., the single follows his August 2025 EP “FANG” and its lead track, “UP ALL NITE,” featuring SUMIN. In an interview ahead of the release, Crush discussed the song’s…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "R&B hitmaker Crush and IU reunite on soulful new single 'Squeak'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/r-b-hitmaker-crush-and-iu-reunite-on-soulful-new-single-squeak",
        "published": "2026-10-21T02:27:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}