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IU (Hangul: 아이유)
Background information
Birth nameLee Ji-eun (이지은)
GenresK-pop
Occupation(s)Singer, Actress.
Years active2008–present
LabelsLOEN Entertainment (Korea)
EMI Music Japan (Japan)[1]
Websitehttp://iu.iloen.com/ IU
IU (아이유)
Hangul
이지은
Hanja
Revised RomanizationI Ji-eun
McCune–ReischauerYi Chiŭn

IU (born May 16, 1993) is a South Korean singer and actress.[2]

Career

Music career

IU debuted on a Korean music program called M! Countdown in September 18, 2008. She released her first mini-album, Lost and Found, in which the most famous song was the title track, "Missing Child."[3] in September 23, 2008 However, the album was not commercially successful. It wasn't until her follow-up album that she succeeded in breaking into the mainstream. On April 16, 2009, IU launched her first full album, titled Growing Up, with the lead promotional number, "Boo." Within three weeks, "Boo" went up to the #1 contenders for SBS Inkigayo, and her name also went up twice on Take 7 together with other notable artists like SG Wannabe and Younha. The song also did well on KBS Music Bank K-Chart, on Mnet M!Countdown chart, and on various online music charts.[citation needed]

In 2009, IU sang the ending title song, "Araro" for the acclaimed MBC drama, Queen Seon Duk, where she was recommended by the music director of the drama, citing her "clear tone and her lyrical sensibility."[4] She was also featured on Mighty Mouth's album Love Class in the song "희망사항." In late 2009, IU recorded MC Mong's song "Love Letter For You (Neoyege Sseuneun Pyeonji)," featuring SHINee's Key as a rapper in the song.

IU recorded the song "잔소리" (Nagging / Scolded) with 2AM's Seulong for the TV show We Got Married. On June 27, 2010, IU won her first award since her debut on SBS Inkigayo for "Nagging." On July 2, 2010, she won another award for that song on KBS Music Bank K-Chart. Soon after, IU was chosen to sing the main OST song for the MBC drama Road No.1 titled "여자라서" (Because I'm A Woman). IU's other collaborations include duets with Yoo Seung Ho ("사랑을 믿어요" (Believe in Love)), Sung Shi Kyung ("그대네요" (It’s You)), and Big Bang's Seungri ("I Know").[citation needed]

IU worked with some of South Korea's most famous musicians and producers for her third mini-album, “REAL,“ released in December 2010.[5] Lee Min Soo and Kim Lee Na, the creators of IU's previous hit, ‘Nagging‘, helped produce her award-winning song "좋은 날" (‘Good Day‘), together with Shin Sa Dong Tiger and lyricist Choi Gab Won.[citation needed] IU received three SBS Inkigayo Mutizen awards for her performances of the song (on December 18 and December 26, 2010, and January 2, 2011), three awards from KBS Music Bank K-Chart (on December 24 and December 31, 2010, and January 7, 2011), and one award from Mnet M!Countdown on December 23, 2010.[citation needed]

IU often covers other pop artists' songs with her guitar and features her friend Thunder from MBLAQ, most notably renditions of SHINee "Juliette," Big Bang "Lies," Super Junior "Sorry, Sorry" and Girls' Generation "Gee."[6]

Soribada, an online music service, combined the music downloads and streams from January 1 to March 30, 2011, to name IU's song, "Good Day" as the number one song of the first quarter. Her song "Someday" from KBS's "Dream High" OST and her ballad "The Story Only I Didn’t Know" placed 4th and 7th place, respectively – showing that IU got 3 of the top 10 digital spots for the first quarter.

IU also recently also sang a self composed OST called "Hold my Hand" for drama series The Greatest Love.[citation needed]

IU’s album, Last Fantasy, was released on 29 November 2011."[7] The track list was revealed on 22nd November 2011

IU achieved an ‘all-kill’ with her new album, ‘Last Fantasy’, all 13 songs immediately swept most of all the charts.[8]

IU will be holding a live at Tokyo’s Bunkamura Orchard Hall on January 24, 2012.[9]

Other activities

In August 2009, IU became a host for the new program Gom Music Chart on GomTV, a weekly show, where South Korean netizens vote for their favorite songs on the charts.[citation needed] For a time, IU became a fixed guest on Super Junior's Kiss the Radio, Maybee's Raise the Volume, and MBC's Starry Night (hosted by Park Kyung-lim and Shin Young) and Chin Chin Radio (hosted by Taeyeon). Upon Taeyeon's departure, she was chosen as a temporary DJ for two weeks together with B2ST member Doojoon.[citation needed] IU is currently the VJ for MBC Game’s Star for You, as well as for GomTV’s Starcraft 2 Global StarLeague, on which she introduces competing players.[10] IU is also one of twelve original female cast members chosen for the SBS variety show Heroes.[11]

IU has secured a number of endorsement deals,[12] including the 2011 UNIONBAY clothing line (with Seo In-Kook),[13] MyChew candy, and the action-riding game "The Story of My Horse and I, Alicia." In 2011, IU became the next pop star spokesmodel for Mexicana Chicken.[14] Samsung selected IU to represent their Anycall brand, previously endorsed by such stars as Lee Hyori, BoA, and Junki, stating "we believe that [IU] has the potential to create a big bang within the industry."[15]

Most recently, IU had taken up a role as ‘Kim Pil Suk’ in the KBS 2TV teen drama series Dream High.[16]

On February 6, 2011, it was announced that IU would be a guest performer for British contemporary jazz & soul singer, Corinne Bailey Rae, during her 1st Korean concert.[17] She has also recently been featured in K-Will's music video for his song "My Heart is Beating" along with MBLAQ’s Lee Joon.

Earlier on, IU had been filming for SBS's "Kiss & Cry," where singers show off their figure skating skills. However, she was eliminated on episode 8.[citation needed]

IU performed after the awards ceremony of the 2011 GSL Blizzard Cup finals,[18] where she performed the songs "Good Day" and "You and I".[19] This would not be the first time she would be involved in the GSL, as she also did the voice over for the player introductions and openers in previous seasons as well.[20]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Tracklisting Sales
Growing Up Tracklisting
  1. Looking At You (바라보기)
  2. Boo
  3. Pitiful (가여워)
  4. A Dreamer
  5. Every Sweet Day
  6. Lost Child (미아)
  7. Four Without Me (나 말고 넷)
  8. You Know (있잖아)
  9. Graduation Day (졸업하는 날)
  10. Feel So Good
  11. Ugly Duckling (미운 오리)
  12. Face to Face (After Looking At You) (마주보기 (바라보기 그 후))
  13. Missing Child (미아) (Acoustic Version)
  14. You Know (있잖아) (Rock Ver.)
  15. Boo (Instrumental)
  16. Pitiful (가여워) (Instrumental)
Last Fantasy
  • Released: November 29, 2011
  • Label: LOEN Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 Tracklisting
  1. Secret (비밀)
  2. Sleeping Prince (잠자는 숲 속의 왕자) (Feat. Yoon Sang)
  3. Holding A Star In My Heart (별을 찾는 아이) (Feat. Kim Gwang Jin)
  4. You and I (너랑 나)
  5. Wallpaper Pattern (벽지무늬)
  6. Uncle (삼촌) (Feat. Lee Juck)
  7. Wisdom Tooth (사랑니)
  8. Everything's Alright (Feat. Kim Hyun Cheol)
  9. Last Fantasy
  10. Teacher (Feat. Ra.D)
  11. The Abandoned (길 잃은 강아지)
  12. 4AM
  13. L'amant (라망)
 KOR: 44,360+[21]
(Still Charting)

Extended Plays

Title Album details Tracklisting Sales
Lost and Found
  • Released: September 24, 2008
  • Label: LOEN Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 Tracklisting
  1. Ugly Duckling (미운 오리)
  2. Missing Child (미아)
  3. You Know (있잖아) (Feat. 마리오)
  4. Feel So Good
  5. Every Sweet Day
  6. Missing Child (미아) (Instrumental)
IU...IM
  • Released: November 12, 2009
  • Label: LOEN Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 Tracklisting
  1. Love Attack
  2. Taking a Train (기차를 타고)
  3. Marshmallow
  4. Morning Tears (아침 눈물)
  5. Heart Beating Date (두근 두근 데이트)
  6. Taking a Train (기차를 타고) (Instrumental)
  7. Morning Tears (아침 눈물) (Instrumental)
Real
  • Released: December 9, 2010
  • Label: LOEN Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 Tracklisting
  1. Not Like This (이게 아닌데)
  2. What I'm doing slow (느리게 하는 일)
  3. Good Day (좋은 날)
  4. The Night of the First Breakup (첫 이별 그날 밤)
  5. In A Room Alone (혼자 있는 방)
  6. Merry Christmas in Advance(미리 메리 크리스마스) (feat. Cheondung)
  7. 좋은 날 (Good Day Inst.)
 KOR: 84,114[22]
(Still Charting)
I □ U
  • Released: December 14, 2011
  • Label: LOEN Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 Tracklisting
  1. Good Day (좋은 날)
  2. Nagging (잔소리) (with Im Seulong)
  3. Rain Drop
  4. Missing Child (미아)
  5. Story Only I Didn't Know (나만 몰랐던 이야기)
  6. Last Fantasy

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
Gaon
 KOR
Billboard
2008 "Lost Child (미아)" 41 [23] — Lost and Found
2009 "Boo" 9 [24] — Growing Up
"You Know (있잖아) (Rock Ver.)" 18 [25] —
"Marshmallow" 3 [26] — IU...IM
2010 "Nagging (잔소리)" (with Im Seulong) / (A-side)
"Rain Drop" (B-side) 		1 — I □ U
"Good Day" 1 — REAL
2011 "Real+" (Physical single)
"Only I didn't know" / (A-side)
"Cruel Fairy Tale" (B-side) 		1 — KOR: 50,161[27] I □ U
"You and I (너랑 나)" 1 1 Last Fantasy
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtracks and Promotional singles

Year Title Album
2010 "It’s My First Love" (with Na Yoon Kwon) Non-album release
"Pinkie Swear" (Telecinema Project Vol. 6)
"I Believe In Love" (with Yoo Seung Ho)
"Because I'm a woman" (Road No. 1 OST Part.3) Road No. 1 OST
"It's You" (with Sung Si Kyung) It's You(Single)
2011 "Someday" (Dream High OST Part.1) Dream High OST
"Alicia" (The story of My Horse and I, Alicia OST) Non-album release
"I Hoppin U" (Samsung Galaxy S hoppin CF)
"Hold My Hand" (The Greatest Love OST Part.4) The Greatest Love OST
"Memories Of The Sea" Non-album release
"Ice Flower" (with Kim Yuna)

Television

Drama

Variety

  • 2010 SBS Heroes – (Herself)
  • 2011 SBS Kiss and Cry – (as contestant)
  • 2011 SBS Inkigayo – (as MC)
  • 2011 KBS2 1 vs. 100 – (as guest)
  • 2011 KBS2 Immortal Song 2 – (as contestant)
  • 2011 KBS Entertainment Broadcast – (as guest for 'guerilla date')
  • 2011 KBS2 You Hee-Yeol's Sketchbook – (as guest)
  • 2011 (March 14) MBC Come to play – (as guest)
  • 2011 (March 30) MBC Radio Star – (as guest)
  • 2011 SBS E!TV Special – (as MC with Kim Tae Woo)
  • 2011 SBS Running Man – (as guest)
  • 2011 SBS Strong Heart – (as guest)
  • 2011 (July 15) Tooniverse Mak Irae Show - (as guest)
  • 2012 SBS Running Man – (as guest)

Awards

Years Awards
2010
2011

Nominations

2011 KBS Drama Awards: Best Rookie Actress (Dream High)

Music Programs

These are collection of IU wins on Korea's televised music shows. Inkigayo is aired on SBS, M! Countdown on Korean cable channel M.net and Music Bank on KBS.

Music Bank

Year Date Song
2010 July 2 Nagging
December 24 Good Day
December 31
2011 January 7
December 9 You & I
December 16
December 23

Inkigayo

Year Date Song
2010 June 27 Nagging
December 19 Good Day
December 26
2011 January 2
December 18 You & I
December 25

M! Countdown

Year Date Song
2010 December 23 Good Day

References

  1. ^ http://www.viki.com/channels/4013-sbs-s-kiss-and-cry/posts/11983-10-songstress-iu-signs-with-emi-music-japan
  2. ^ 아이유(IU). people.nate.com
  3. ^ IU in KBS WORLD[dead link‍]
  4. ^ "IU sings for Queen Seon Duk OST". All K-pop. 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  5. ^ "IU had famous helpers for her upcoming mini-album, "REAL"". All K-pop. 2010-12-03. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  6. ^ Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook. July 20, 2009. Youtube.com (2009-07-20). Retrieved on 2011-10-24.
  7. ^ IU reveals her comeback teaser photo. Retrieved on 2011-11-18.
  8. ^ [1]
  9. ^ [2]
  10. ^ "IU does player introductions for Sony Ericsson GSL Season 2". All K-Pop. 2010-10-22. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
  11. ^ "SBS finalizes the 12 member female cast for new variety show Heroes". All K-Pop. 2010-07-02. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  12. ^ "IU may have earned over 4 million dollars in 2010". All K-pop. 2010-12-29. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  13. ^ "IU and Seo In Kook model for UNIONBAY". Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  14. ^ "IU chosen as new model for "Mexicana Chicken"". Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  15. ^ "Samsung Anycall picks up 'almighty' IU to be their model". Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  16. ^ "IU transforms into an 'ugly girl' for "Dream High"". All K-pop. 2010-12-27. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  17. ^ IU to perform at Bailey Raes concert in Korea. Koreatimes.co.kr. Retrieved on 2011-10-24.
  18. ^ Blizzard CUP Final Broadcasting Schedule
  19. ^ 2011 GSL Award Ceremony Video - Requires Premium Pass
  20. ^ IU does player introductions for Sony Ericsson GSL Season 2
  21. ^ :: 가온차트와 함께하세요 ::. Gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved on 2011-12-8.
  22. ^ :: 가온차트와 함께하세요 ::. Gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved on 2011-10-24.
  23. ^ soompi.com (Weekly Music Chart 2008 - October week 3)
  24. ^ soompi.com (Weekly Music Chart 2009 - May week 4)
  25. ^ soompi.com (Weekly K-pop Music Chart 2009 - August week 4)
  26. ^ soompi.com (Weekly KPop Music Chart 2009 -Dec. Week 3)
  27. ^ :: 가온차트와 함께하세요 ::. Gaonchart.co.kr (2011-04-04). Retrieved on 2011-10-24.
  28. ^ Winners from the 25th Golden Disk Awards. Allkpop.com. Retrieved on 2011-10-24.
  29. ^ a b Winners from the 20th High1 Seoul Music Awards. Allkpop.com (2011-01-20). Retrieved on 2011-10-24.
  30. ^ Winners from the 2011 Mnet 20’s Choice Awards. Allkpop.com (2011-07-07). Retrieved on 2011-10-24.
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