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South Korean singer-songwriter IU (Lee Ji-eun) has written over seventy songs, mostly for her own musical career, but also for other performers and for several soundtrack albums. She debuted in September 2008 with the single "Lost Child" and subsequently released the extended play (EP) Lost and Found . [2]
SongArtist (s)Writer (s)Album"4AM"IULee Ji-eun Corinne Bailey Rae"Above the Time" ( Korean : 시간의 바깥; RR : ...IULee Ji-eun Lee Min-soo"Ah Puh" ( Korean : 어푸; RR : Eopu )IULee Ji-eun Lee Chan-hyuk Peejay"In a Room Alone" ( Korean : 혼자 있는 방; RR ...IULee Ji-eun Choi Gap-won Jeon Seung-woo- When You’Re Coming of Age: “Twenty-Three”
- When You Want to Escape Time: “You & I,” “Red Shoes,” and “Above The Time”
- When You’Re Experiencing The Pain of Heartbreak: “Ending Scene”
- When You’Re Feeling Nostalgic: “My Old Story” and “Through The Night”
- When You Want Haters to Back Off: “Bbibbi”
Many people say that when you hit your early 20’s it’s the beginning of becoming a “real adult”; a time when you leave your immaturity behind, start becoming responsible, and choose a path in your career and life in general. At the time of this song’s release, IU was perhaps feeling the same thing as she talks about the ups and downs of being 23 ye...
IU has experimented with varying styles in her music and videos, but if there’s one thing that threads them all together, it’s her unique way of storytelling. When you listen to “You & I” and “Red Shoes,” you will feel like you’re transported to a different time — as if you’re reading a fictional novel, watching a fantasy movie, or taking an odysse...
Her soft, haunting voice, and melancholic music for “Ending Scene” makes it a tear-jerking song that will call out to those who are experiencing a breakup or the realization that two people are simply not meant to be. The video, featuring Kim Soo Hyun, depicts scenes of a couple as they go from happy to sad times. Their intense stares and expressio...
Even though IU is still young, she shows a unique preference for vintage, retro, and folk songs that often speak about time passing and “the good old days.” This is evident in both her songs “My Old Story” and “Through the Night,” through which she sings about a past love and missing the person who has given her happiness she cannot forget. She tri...
“BBIBBI” refers to the beeping or warning sound when something or someone crosses a line. With this song, IU seems to be making a commentary on the harsh realities of living as a celebrity, which means that many eyes are on her and that she is vulnerable to criticism and gossip. Despite its cheerful sound, it’s a cheeky response to people who don’t...
May 27, 2024 · Let’s look back on IU’s career-defining songs that not only propelled her to stardom but also showcased her boundless talent and musical artistry. 1. Lost Child (2008) Debuting in 2007 with the stage name IU, Lee Ji Eun introduced herself with “Lost Child,” a sentimental ballad from her first mini-album Lost and Found.
- Lost Child (2008) Lee Ji Eun took the stage name IU when she debuted in 2007 with Lost and Found. Consisting of five tracks, then 15-year-old IU announced her presence by powering a sentimental ballad that tells about an anguished and hopeless plea of longing to have someone back in your arms.
- Marshmallow (2009) Intent to pursue her dream of becoming a singer, IU showcased bop tunes befitting of her age in Marshmallow, a collaboration with now popular rapper Zico.
- Good Day (2010) One of the best-selling solo artists in her home country, she continued to build her reputation through the releases of albums Growing Up and IU…IM.
- You and I (2011) The pressure to sustain her magic was inevitable after her successful 2010 run. Then 18-year-old IU rose to the occasion with her second studio album Last Fantasy, and scored another hit song with “You and I”.
Sep 18, 2023 · The 10 essential IU songs. In celebration of the iconic South Korean singer-songwriter’s 15th anniversary, here's a list of essential songs you need to know. By Tanu I. Raj.
May 15, 2024 · From disco-dance songs to soft ballads, popular Kpop singer IU has been there, sung that. Since her debut in 2008, the artist has added upwards of 50 tracks to her discography — topping charts, bagging awards, and selling-out concerts in the meantime.
Lee Ji-eun, known as her stage name IU, is a soloist who debuted in 2008. This page shows all of her releases, excluding her OSTs.
