"[208] The New York Times Magazine also featured "Palette" on its list of "25 Songs That Tell Us Where Music Is Going", making IU the only Asian artist to make the list while appreciating IU's ability as a singer-songwriter to project authenticity in K-pop. This video is unavailable. - See if wewe can answer this IU trivia question! [59][70] Between May and July 2011, IU took part in the reality ice-skating competition series, Kim Yuna's Kiss & Cry, as a celebrity contestant until she was eliminated in the eighth episode. [245] Nearly 90,000 fans attended her two-month tour during which she visited 10 cities. [205] The album also earned IU a "Best songwriter" award at the Melon Music Awards,[203] a "Lyricist of the Year" award at the 7th Gaon Chart Music Awards and a "Producer of the Year" award for herself and her production team. She also celebrated the tenth anniversary of her debut by issuing the single "Bbibbi." Even though she can’t spend her Christmas in her hometown, it looks like she’s having a great time! [288][289][290] Along with Yim Si-wan and Hwang Kwanghee, IU starred in a three-part drama commercial for Samsung Wave 3, titled "20, Start of a Wave". [87][88] In support of her Japanese single releases, IU toured five cities Tokyo, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka in a mini-concert series called "IU Friendship Showcase - Spring 2012". [284] In 2012, she became the endorsement model for clothing brands G by GUESS with Yoo Seung-ho and Elite with Infinite. [212][213] Prior to the album's release, a single titled "Autumn Morning" was released without prior notice on September 18 to mark the singer's ninth anniversary. [262] IU later established a scholarship at her high school alma-mater in 2016 after regularly donating there for the past several years. Though not her official debut, ... have different preferred taste in music because personally there are only three among your list which is on my top best songs of IU : Red Shoes, Twenty-three and Beautiful Dancer. [18] Prior to her debut, LOEN coined her stage name "IU", deriving it from the phrase "I and You" to symbolize the unifying force of music between people. [161] She played Cindy, a diva-like singer who decides to participate in a variety show to improve her public image. Following her supporting role in teen drama Dream High and minor appearances in several television series, IU starred in You're the Best, Lee Soon-shin, Pretty Man, The Producers, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, My Mister, Persona and Hotel del Luna. IU made her silver screen debut in the massively popular television drama, Dream High, in 2011, playing the role of Kim Pil-suk. [57] In her first acting role, IU played Kim Pil-sook, a shy and overweight school girl who dreams of becoming a professional singer. G-Dragon", "IU Earns First No. However, it was her first pre-release track, "Through the Night" that became the best-selling track from the album and also her best-selling single of 2017. [299][300] Both Unionbay and ISOI sponsored The Producers, a 2015 television series in which IU had a leading role, through product placement. [237] The drama was a commercial success, recording the highest ratings in its timeslot throughout its run. It features rapping from Thunder, who has been friends with IU since pre-debut, and the tune is a love song which brings everyone love during Christmas. On September 18, IU held a special live broadcast to mark 12 years since her official debut in 2008. [59], A follow-up extended play to Real was released on February 16, 2011 with the title, Real+, containing three songs. [22] Speaking fondly of the show, IU recalled the camaraderie she built with the other regular cast members despite the hectic two-day shooting schedules which only allowed them two-three hours of sleep. [171] The lead single, "Twenty-Three" (Korean: 스물셋), topped the national music charts upon release with several of the album's tracks also ranking in the top ten. IU's agency, EDAM Entertainment, explained the stars easily connected as two 27-year-old artists by drawing inspiration from their shared life experiences to convey their song's message. [65] For K.Will's extended play album, My Heart Beating, she starred in two of his music videos alongside Lee Joon and No Min-woo. 무대서 댄스 적응하기도 힘들어, "South Korean Gaon Digital Chart 2010 Week 24", "South Korean Gaon Digital Chart 2010 Week 25", "South Korean Gaon Digital Chart 2010 Week 26", "South Korean Gaon Digital Chart 2010 Week 27", "South Korean Gaon Digital Chart 2010 Week 31", "South Korean Gaon Digital Chart 2010 Week 41", "South Korean Gaon Album Chart 2010 Week 52", "Lyricist gives insight into world of K-pop", "South Korean Gaon Digital Chart 2011 Week 7", "South Korean Gaon Digital Chart 2011 Week 9", "Singer Corinne Bailey Rae's soulful voice wows Koreans", "IU to perform at Bailey Rae's concert in Korea", "케이윌(K.will) '가슴이 뛴다(My heart beating)' MV with 아이유(IU), 이준(Mblaq Joon)", "케이윌(K.will)'입이 떨어지지 않아서(Can't open up my lips) M.V 아이유, 이준, 민우", "South Korean Gaon Digital Chart 2011 Week 24", "아이유, 정규 2집 'Last Fantasy' 1만5000장 한정판...예약 판매", "South Korean Gaon Digital Chart 2011 Week 50", "South Korean Gaon Album Chart 2011 Week 50", "K-Pop Hot 100: IU Hits No. [138][139] However, it was her collaboration with Kim Chang-wan on the remaking of his 1984 track, "The Meaning of You" (Korean: 너의 의미), that became the best-selling track from the album and also her best-selling single of 2014. [227][228] Billboard magazine listed "Bbibbi" at number 87 on its list of "Best Songs of 2018", explaining "The single not only comments on IU's experiences in the public life, but it doubles as a universal empowerment anthem, knowing and acknowledging one's worth and personal rights. If you want to see more of her posts, you can visit her Instagram account @dlwlrma! Here’s A Compilations Of BTS’ Jimin Eating That Will Make You Drool! [12][220], In March 2018, IU starred in tvN's My Mister, playing the character Lee Ji-an. 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IU said, “After that incident, I’m not discouraged even if the audience is silent after my performance. [230] IU began her first Asian tour, IU 10th Anniversary Tour Concert, on October 28, 2018. [104] Billboard magazine named IU as one of the hottest musicians under 21 years old in 2012 for her "unique charm and undeniable hits [that] have made her into a bona fide superstar". [29] However, the album did not do well commercially. The 50-episode weekend series ran from March 9 to August 25 on KBS2. When she became a teenager, she became a trainee at a management agency. Nearing the end of her "Real Fantasy" tour and promotions in Japan, IU resumed her hosting duties on Inkigayo after taking a three-month leave due to concert commitments. "[176][177] For the bonus track "Twenty Three", voice samples from Britney Spears' "Gimme More" were allegedly used without permission. In 2012, IU was identified as one of the most influential people in South Korea by the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list, and has since been mentioned five times. ~ Neil Z. Yeung [292], Following the release of A Flower Bookmark in May 2014, IU was featured in commercials for the Chinese cosmetic brand, Qdsuh. It's suffocating not being able to communicate with fans..."[151], Throughout 2014, IU's collaborations with other artists spawned top-ten hits: "Not Spring, Love, or Cherry Blossoms" (Korean: 봄, 사랑, 벚꽃 말고), the debut single of High4, which featured IU as lyricist and vocalist, reached number one on both the Gaon Digital Chart and Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100;[11][152] "Anxious Heart" (Korean: 애타는 마음), recorded by Ulala Session and IU in 2012 but was released more than a year later out of respect for the death of Ulala Session's lead vocalist, peaked at number four on the Gaon Digital Chart;[153][154] "Sing for Me" (Korean: 노래 불러줘요), which was released as part of god's eighth studio album, peaked at number nine on the Gaon Digital Chart;[155][156] "Sogyeokdong" (Korean: 소격동), written by Seo Taiji for his Quiet Night album and sung by IU in October 2 release version, debuted at number four on the Gaon Digital Chart;[157][158] and "When Would It Be" (Korean: 언제쯤이면), a duet with her labelmate Yoon Hyun-sang for his debut album, Pianoforte, which also peaked at number nine on the Gaon Digital Chart. [166][167] Through The Producers, IU's popularity in China soared—reportedly receiving offers for several projects from Chinese companies. Looks like she has a close relationship with her staff members! The reason the song is called 'Eight' from the beginning is I wanted to express my state as a 28-year-old. [112], In the same period, IU released her second Japanese extended-play album, Can You Hear Me?, featuring her first original Japanese songs. Min Yoon-gi (Hangul: 민윤기; geboren 9. One of the best-selling solo acts in the group-dominated K-pop industry,[9] she has been included on Forbes magazine's annual Korea Power Celebrity list since 2012 and reached a peak ranking of number three that year. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrbbMcAHv4A/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link. [24], Her burgeoning career led to her decreased attendance at school and declining grades, with the exception of Korean literature. [216] The album was originally intended to include Kim Kwang-seok's track "With the Heart to Forget You", however, due to recent events surrounding the singer's family, it was ultimately decided that the track would be removed out of respect for the ongoing investigations. She was also credited as the album's executive producer. IU debuted on "Mnet M! fanpop quiz: What is IU's debut song? [63] Bailey Rae, whom IU described as her role model, said of IU, "It's incredible that her voice is so soulful even though she's young. [33] The song was nominated as a number-one contender on the popular music program, Inkigayo. Watch Queue Queue [236], During the summer, IU starred in the fantasy mystery drama Hotel del Luna, written by the Hong Sisters. [129] Promotions for Modern Times progressed into 2014 with IU performing in Hong Kong for the first time in a solo concert. [211], IU released her second cover album, A Flower Bookmark 2 on September 22, 2017. "[229] The single was also listed at number 4 on Billboard's list of "The 20 Best K-pop Songs of 2018". [92] Guest performers included Ra.D, Lim Seul-ong and Lee Seung-gi. [147], Two months after her solo concerts ended, IU made her debut performance in the United States at the KCON music festival held in Los Angeles on August 9–10. [161] The series and IU's portrayal of Cindy were met with lukewarm reviews at the premier but both the viewership and critical response improved over the course of the series, peaking at 17.7% viewership for the last episode. 나의 올해의 앨범. [122][123] Similarly, the album debuted number four on Billboard's World Albums Chart, with twelve tracks in the Korea K-Pop Hot 100 chart. IU has received five Daesang awards, also known as grand prize awards, from various award shows. She debuted on September 18, 2008 under Kakao M (formerly LOEN Entertainment). [249] Released on February 15, 2020, it topped the music charts Melon, Genie, Bugs and Soribada less than three hours after its release. Full Profile of BLACKPINK Members (Age, Waist Size, Roles, Height, and... Before and After Blackpink Member’s Plastic Surgery. [75] The Korea JoongAng Daily described the album as one that would "suit all kinds of musical tastes and fans", while Billboard noted the "cinematic feel" of the album as set by the opening track, "Secret" (Korean: 비밀). [27] She performed six songs including her debut single, "Lost Child", and the Japanese version of "Good Day" with the support of either a live orchestra or her own acoustic guitar accompaniment. Her acoustic covers of other artists' songs such as Girls' Generation's "Gee", Super Junior's "Sorry, Sorry", and Big Bang's "Lies" (Korean: 거짓말) featured in these live performances gained tremendous interest online. IU Profile: IU Facts, IU’s Ideal Type IU (아이유) is a South Korean solo singer and actress. "Heart" topped the charts upon its release and went on to become the tenth best-selling digital single of 2015 in South Korea. [241][242] The single peaked at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart, and at number nine on Billboard's World Digital Songs Chart. [148] IU was the only female act to perform on the first day of KCON and for the event, she performed "The Red Shoes", "You and I", "Friday" and "You Know". [19] She attended 20 auditions but failed all of them, and was also scammed by fake entertainment companies. [243][244] On November 2, 2019, IU began her second Asian tour, Love Poem, in Gwangju. [146] Profits made from the concerts were donated to the victims of the Sewol Ferry Disaster. [43] Soon after, IU released "Because I'm a Woman" (Korean: 여자라서), one of the theme songs of MBC's historical drama, Road No. As of 2012, the album has sold more than 85,000 copies. I am strengthened by the quiet sound of cheers.” She also added that it was actually a benefit for her, because if her debut stage succeeded, she won’t be able to treasure her staff members and her popularity as much right now. Even though IU started her career in 2008, her popularity started to rise a little later, in 2010 and 2011. However, she decided to postpone the EP's release to November 18 following Sulli's death. "The song I'll be releasing is a song about a sad yearning that stems from returning to the same place, not being able to move on, and keep getting lost in thoughts. [231] Two months later, IU featured on Kim Dong-ryul's "Fairytale" which peaked at number four on the Gaon Digital Chart. [261] That same year, IU participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge, an Internet challenge designed to promote Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) awareness. [101] On December 29, IU hosted the 2012 SBS Gayo Daejeon, an annual music program, alongside Bae Suzy and actor Jung Gyu-woon. "[210] [89], IU embarked on her first solo concert tour, titled "Real Fantasy", in June 2012. Even before IU made her debut as a singer, she had to go through many hardships to get to where she is right now. The live performance event on August 13, 2015 attracted an estimated crowd of 40,000 at Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium as shown in the final episode, which achieved a 21.1% viewer's rating on its August 22, 2015 airdate. [115] Her next Japanese single, "Monday Afternoon", was released on September 11, 2013, debuting at number 27 on Billboard's Japan Hot 100 chart and number 9 on Japan's Oricon Daily Chart. "[64] In the same month, IU was appointed as one of the new hosts of the music program, Inkigayo, a position which she held until July 2013. Here are a few videos of IU’s debut stage performances! She covered many songs by other South Korean singers, ... Associated With. März 1993, in Daegu, Südkorea), auch bekannt als Suga oder Agust D ist ein südkoreanischer Rapper, Songschreiber, Tänzer und Musikproduzent. [3], IU started 2013 by taking on her first leading role in a television series, playing the title role in You're the Best, Lee Soon-shin (Korean: 최고다 이순신). This time, she shared a photo of herself in a car. [301][302], South Korean singer-songwriter and actress, 2010–2011: Rising popularity and acting debut, 2012: Japanese debut and first solo concert tour, 2015–2016: Continued acting success and further EP releases. [106] Her co-stars Go Doo-shim and Lee Ji-hoon, as well as the production crew, praised her performance, especially during emotional scenes. The album, named to celebrate IU turning the Korean age of 20, contains three songs with the lead single being "Peach" (Korean: 복숭아). [144] The concert series took place over eight nights from May 22, 2014 to June 1, 2014 at Sogang University's Mary Hall, which had a capacity of 450 people. [145] Tickets to all eight shows were sold out within 10 minutes of release on May 7, 2014. Today we look back on IU’s 10 career defining songs, which not only propelled her to stardom, but also showcased her boundless direction in magnifying her … However, the album itself was awarded the Rookie of the Month award by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism back in November 2008. [206] IU also received the "Song of the Year" award at the 32nd Golden Disc Awards for her hit song "Through the Night". [37] In late 2009, she became a TV presenter for the first time, hosting a weekly music chart show on Gom TV,[38] while appearing as a fixed guest on multiple radio programs such as Kiss the Radio, Volume Up, MBC Standard FM's Starry Night and MBC FM4U's Best Friend Radio. [172] Billboard described the album as a "must-hear" release, containing "some of [IU's] most personal music yet", and named "The Shower" (Korean: 푸르던) as its stand-out track. IU comes from a poor family who had debts. Channel-Korea is your Korean news, entertainment, music & fashion website. So, what do you think about IU’s debut days? As her popularity began to rise, IU made more frequent appearances on variety shows, performing on Star Golden Bell, Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate and You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook. Her debut single was called "Lost Child." [265] While living together, the three had to live in a small house full of cockroaches before moving to their relative’s house. Here is the tracklist of Lost and Found: You can watch the music video of IU’s “Lost Child” here: IU’s stage debut is her performance on Mnet’s music program M! [176][177] Two days later, IU issued a public statement: "I did not mean to turn Zeze into a sexual object... but I realize that my lyrics have offended many, and for this I apologize. [27][84] Subsequent to the concert, both "Good Day" and "You and I" were released as new singles in Japan with translated lyrics to moderate success. During COVID-19 pandemic, the Korean Medical Association said that IU donated 3,000 pieces of medical protective clothing, worth 100 million won ($82,185),[266] and about 4,600 cooling vests, worth 100 million won ($84,000) for nurses, according to the Korean Nurses Association. [140] The album was well received by The Korea Times for providing "a pleasant, calming respite from the mainstream music of today's times", and praised IU for her reinterpretations: "For every track, IU keeps a careful balance between preserving the song's original sentiments and altering the original with her own color and arrangements. She also celebrated the tenth anniversary of her debut by issuing the single "Bbibbi." [298] IU once again became an endorsement model for Unionbay Sportswear in 2015 with Lee Hyun-woo and was appointed as the new face of cosmetic brand ISOI. Countdown" on September 18, 2008, with her debut single "Lost Child". Do you want to listen to it? "[179], Prior to the release of Chat-Shire, LOEN announced that IU would not be partaking in broadcast promotions for the album and would instead be holding a national tour from November to December 2015. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. [77] Eight out of the album's thirteen songs debuted in the top ten on the Gaon Digital Chart, while the album debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart. 15 of the Oricon Albums Chart, selling about 12,000 copies. [170], IU's seventh Korean extended play album, Chat-Shire, was released digitally on October 23, 2015 prior to its physical release on October 27, 2015. [20][21] IU used to train at Good Entertainment with Uee, Yubin, Heo Ga-yoon, and Jun Hyoseong. She has won thirteen Melon Music Awards, nine Gaon Chart Music Awards, five Korean Music Awards, eight Mnet Asian Music Awards, five Seoul Music Awards, and three Golden Disc Awards. In this post, she promoted Sam Kim’s new album titled Sun and Moon that was released in November 2018. Profile of BtoB’s Sungjae: Family, Drama and TV Shows List. [258], Since her debut in 2008, IU has received over 200 nominations, winning over 90 of them. Find Out The Details Of His Latest Update! Previously, she had sung this song together with Jonghyun, at his solo concert THE STORY by JONGHYUN, back in 2015. [42] The song was popular on music programs, where it won the Mutizen award on Inkigayo and was placed first on Music Bank.
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