240501 EDAM Naver Post - IU - ‘H.E.R’ World Tour in Seoul Behind

IU

Korean: 아이유

Hometown:

Seoul

Country:

South Korea

Full name:

Lee Ji-eun

Native name:

이지은

Birthday:

May 16, 1993

Age:

30 years old

Blood type:

A

Height:

5'4" (162 cm)

Weight:

103.6 lbs (47 kg)

Introduction

Lee Jieun (이지은), popularly known as IU, is a highly acclaimed South Korean singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and actress under EDAM Entertainment. She is also known in South Korea as "The Nation's Little Sister." Besides her talent in singing and songwriting, IU is also loved by fans worldwide for her performance as an actress in dramas such as "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo," "Hotel Del Luna," and "My Mister."

Like any other artist, IU had humble beginnings. Her love for music and natural talent made her dream of becoming a singer. For years, she attended singing and acting lessons in different places, honing her skills and abilities. She also auditioned for more than 20 companies, failing most of them. However, her hard work eventually led to her debut on September 18, 2008, when she performed the digital single 'Lost Child' on M Countdown.

IU's popularity rose over the years. Following the release of her mini album 'Real' in 2010, IU solidified her career in South Korea and was nicknamed 'The Nation's Little Sister." She released more chart-topping hits and received awards left and right. Eventually, IU became one of the most sought-after artists, not just in South Korea, but all over the world.

On April 27, 2021, IU became a talk show host on her YouTube show IU's Palette.

EDAM Entertainment:

Jan 6, 2020-present

Universal Music Japan:

Feb 1, 2014-present

Warner Music Taiwan:

Dec 1, 2015-present

Gold Typhoon:

Dec 1, 2015-present

Kakao M:

Jun 1, 2018-Jan 1, 2020

FAVE Entertainment:

Dec 31, 2012-Jun 1, 2018

EMI Records Japan:

Apr 1, 2013-Feb 1, 2014

EMI Music Japan:

Nov 1, 2011-Apr 1, 2013

Kakao M:

Jun 1, 2007-Jun 1, 2012

Good Entertainment:

Jan 1, 2006-Jun 1, 2007

Debut:

Sep 18, 2008

Debut to 1st win:

677 days

Current state:

active

Active years:

2008-present

Zodiac-sign:

Taurus

Language(s):

Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese

Training period:

2007 - 2008

In relationship:

Lee Jong Suk (Dating)

Education:

Dongduk Women’s High School

MBTI:

INFJ

kpopping rank:

9th

Fandom:

Uaena

Fandom color(s):

Lime-Green

100 wins

21.3K pics

1.4K videos

32 albums

369.3K views

2.3K adds

Fun facts

1

IU failed an audition at JYP but got into Leon Entertainment. Later JYP said that he was going to fire whoever let IU go.

2

IU’s real name is ‘이지은 (Lee Ji Eun)’. ‘Eun’ can mean ‘silver’ as well and she mentioned during the Palette Epilogue film screening that her friends used to call her ‘이지금은통 (Lee Ji Gold Silver Bronze)’ when she was young, so that’s how she came up with the name ‘이지금 (Lee Ji Gold)’ for her Instagram. ‘이지금’ also has a double meaning of ‘right now, so it was used as the song title for one of her tracks on the Palette album.

3

Her company gave her name, IU which has the meaning ‘You’ and ‘I’ will become one through music.

4

IU is best friends with Suzy, Jiyeon, and actress Yoon In Na.

5

in 2015 and later in 2018 IU has made two separate donations of ₩100,000,000 (roughly $90,000 USD) to the Green Umbrella Children's Fund.

6

In 2018 IU provided ₩20,000,000 ($18,000 USD) in financial aid to five college students, helping cover their room and board.

7

IU is an ambassador for South Korea's National Police Agency in its anti-bullying campaigns. She was made an honorary member of the police force in 2013.

8

Starcraft 2's Void ray is nicknamed the IU ray because during its charge up is in sync with IU's 3 high notes in "Good Day."

9

IU established a scholarship at her high school alma-mater in 2016 and regularly donates there. The scholarship is dubbed the "IU Scholarship" designed to help graduates from underdeveloped families.

10

IU said that in the past, she struggled with Bulimia.