IU

IU, born Lee Ji-eun on September 16, 1993, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actress. She debuted as a solo artist in 2008 under LOEN Entertainment and rose to mainstream prominence in 2010 with the single Good Day, celebrated for its extensive high-note chorus. Over the next decade she established a diverse discography and acting portfolio.

Her studio albums include Growing Up (2010), Last Fantasy (2011), Modern Times (2013), Palette (2017), Love Poem (2019), and Lilac (2021). Notable singles include Good Day, and collaborations such as Eight featuring Suga (2020), which broadened her international profile. She has been active in songwriting and production, contributing to many of her releases as well as to other artists.

In television and film, IU has starred in Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016) as Hae Soo, My Mister (2018) as Ji-an, and Hotel Del Luna (2019) as Jang Man-wol. Her acting work has earned critical recognition and multiple awards in Korea.

IU is widely regarded as one of South Korea’s most successful solo artists, noted for her versatile vocal ability, lyric writing, and cinematic music videos, as well as her influence on newer generations of singers. She has been involved in philanthropy and public campaigns and remains active in music, acting, and media.

In other contexts, IU can refer to Indiana University, a major public university in Bloomington, Indiana, United States.