IU
EDAM Entertainment
About
IU is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actress. She released her debut solo album in 2008 and made her acting debut in the 2011 TV series Dream High.
IU Profile
| Name | 아이유 | IU |
|---|---|
| Full Name | 이지은 | 李知恩 | Lee Jieun |
| Clan | Jeonju Lee Clan |
| Date of Birth | May 16, 1993 (age 30) |
| Place of Birth | Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 161.8cm | 5′-04″ |
| Shoe Size | 225mm |
| Blood Type | O |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Debut | September 18, 2008 +5494 Days Since Debut |
| Debut Album | Lost and Found |
| Latest Release | Pieces |
| Acting Debut | 2011 TV Series Dream High |
| Fandom | 유애나 | UAENA |
| Official Color | Neon Yellow |
| Years Active | 2008 – present |
| Label | EDAM Entertainment |
| Distributor | Kakao Entertainment |
| Official Page |   |
Family
- Mother
- Name: 김미삼 | Kim Misam
- Born: 1967
- Father
- Name: 이진국 | Lee Jinkook
- Born: 1968
- Hometown: Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
- Younger Brother
- Name: 이종훈 | Lee Jonghoon
- Born: 1997
- He graduated from high school in San Diego, CA.
Education
- Dongduk Girls’ High School
- Gwangjin Middle School → Shingok Middle School → Eonju Middle School
- Seoul Guui Elementary School → Hanam Cheonhyeon Elementary School → Seoul Yangnam Elementary School
IU Discography
| Year | Type | Album Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Special EP | Pieces |
| 5th Album | LILAC | |
| 2019 | 5th EP | Love poem |
| 2017 | Remake Album | Kkot-Galpi #2 |
| 4th Album | Palette | |
| 2015 | 4th EP | CHAT-SHIRE |
| 2014 | Remake Album | Kkot-Galpi |
| 2013 | Repackage | Modern Times Epilogue |
| 3rd Album | Modern Times | |
| 2012 | Single | The Spring Twenty |
| 2011 | 2nd Album | Last Fantasy |
| Single | Real+ | |
| 2010 | 3rd EP | Real |
| 2009 | 2nd EP | IU…IM |
| 1st Album | Growing Up | |
| 2008 | 1st EP | Lost and Found |
Show Details
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dream | Lee Somin |
| 2019 | Shades Of The Heart | Miyeong |
| Persona | ||
| 2012 | A Turtle’s Tale 2: Sammy’s Escape from Paradise | Ella (voice) |
TV Series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Hotel del Luna | Jang Manwol |
| 2018 | My Mister | Lee Jian |
| 2016 | Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo | Haesoo • Go Hajin |
| 2015 | The Producers | Cindy |
| 2013 – 2014 | Bel Ami | Kim Botong |
| 2013 | You Are The Best | Lee Soonshin |
| 2011 | Dream High | Kim Pilsook |
IU Facts
- IU auditioned for several entertainment companies more than 20 times. She also auditioned for JYP Entertainment in 2007, but she did not make it.
- She got into LOEN Entertainment as a trainee in October 2007.
- IU was going to use Jiheun as her stage name.
- She is not a religious person.
- Hobbies: reading books, watching movies, coloring, taking selfies, music composition
- Specialties: vocal, guitar
- She offers scholarships (aka IU Scholarship) to four Dongduk Girls’ High School students every year.
- She calls her male UAENAs “Geonbbang” and her female UAENAs “Konpeitō”.
- One of her songs, Bad Day’s lyric is based on her diary from when she was a trainee.
- Corinne Bailey Rae is her role model.
- MBTI: INFP → INFJ
- Nicknames: Jingjjang, Lee Jigeum, Jinny
- Her childhood nickname was Lee JiGeumEunDong (Geum Eun Dong = Gold Silver Bronze).
Favorites
- Animals: dogs and horses
- Artist: Corinne Bailey Rae
- Author: Guillaume Musso
- Character: Thumper from Bambi
- Color: violet
- Flower: violets
- Number: 8
- Season of the Year: Winter
- Snack: Geonbbang (hardtack), chocolate
I never knew this about IU! I might as well start listening to her music!