Palette (Hangul: 팔레트; RR: Palleteu) is the fourth Korean-language studio album by South Korean singer-songwriter and actress IU. It was released at 06:00 PM KST on April 21, 2017 by LOEN Entertainment under its imprint Fave Entertainment. This is her first album since Chat-Shire (2015) and first full-length release since Modern Times (2013).

Two pre-release singles, "Through the Night" and "Can't Love You Anymore", were released on March 24 and April 7 respectively. The lead single was same name of album, "Palette". It was released on April 21, 2017.

Palette received mostly positive reviews from critics. Billboard's Jeff Benjamin wrote, "Since her 2008 debut EP Lost and Found that was fully written and composed by hit producers, IU has been on a gradual mission to taking full artistic control of her music. Plus, Palette is proving to be not only a creative accomplishment with it almost entirely written by the young star, but a body of work that reveals what's going on in her head and has rewarded her with new levels of success." Later, the album topped Billboard's "20 Best K-Pop Albums 2017" list. Billboard branded the album as the year's shining example of the power in personal K-pop with a release that employed loads of different sounds and stories to share insight about the star beneath the gorgeous gowns and pristine makeup. They also praising IU for bravely showcase the moments of self-doubt, worry and gloom, and them explain them in the music styles and genres she sees most appropriate. Fuse also listed Palette at number 12 on their list of the "20 Best Albums of 2017", praising her stunning album makes a major case for the power of personal K-pop.

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