Love Poem is the fifth Korean-language extended play (seventh overall) by South Korean singer-songwriter IU.
A physical version was released two days later in the form of a photo book alongside a CD.
Tamar Herman of Billboard wrote that the "EP as a whole is almost like a Love Poem of sorts to IU's career, with each of the singles representing a different part of her discography", comparing the title track to the "poignant tunes" from IU's own A Flower Bookmark series of EPs; the "vivacious pop-rock tune" "Blueming" to IU's 2015 track "Twenty-Three", and calling the "melodious, theatrical" "Above the Time" "a sonic and visual sequel" to IU's 2011 song "You and I", in terms of both its music and the storyline of its video.
[6] Love Poem debuted atop the Gaon Album Chart on the 47th issued week (November 17–23).
[8] The album had been certified platinum by the Korean Music Content Association for selling over 250,000 copies.