"My parents taught me from a very young age to help others and never be selfish. My family experienced a period of comfort before falling into extreme poverty. During that time, many people reached out to us. I promised myself that if I ever had the means, I would do the same for others. Today, I can keep that promise. Giving back brings me genuine happiness and motivates me to continue working with determination, because the more successful I am, the more I can help those in need." — IU 👑
This heartfelt sentiment captures exactly why IU’s impact goes far beyond the charts. It’s not just about her record-breaking success or global influence—it’s about the heart behind it. Having walked the path from comfort to extreme hardship and back again, she understands the transformative power of a helping hand better than anyone.
For IU, success isn't the finish line; it’s the fuel that allows her to pay it forward. Her commitment to philanthropy isn't just a duty—it’s a promise kept to her younger self and a beautiful testament to the values her parents instilled in her.
In a world that often prioritizes fame, IU stands out by using her platform to foster genuine change. Her ability to turn personal struggle into a lifelong mission of service is the true mark of a Queen. 👑❤️
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[INTERVIEW] 260703 IU for Nylon France : We Love(IU)
@_IUofficial: I think of myself as someone in between generations. There are still so many talented artists who have yet to be discovered internationally. I hope they will also have the chance to shine. If I can contribute, even in a small way, to opening doors for them, I would be very happy.
Right now, my daily life is almost entirely devoted to my new album… Nothing has been confirmed yet, but my tour begins in September in Korea.
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Is still soo shocking to me to see IU wearing normal rich people clothes in a drama (not counting HDL) cuz her last projects were wlgyt, broker, Dream, My mister, ML: SH https://t.co/3akxrP1NIn
NOT FOR MY SKIN , FOR MY SMILE
NOT FOR MY SKIN , FOR MY SMILE
NOT FOR MY SKIN , FOR MY SMILE
NOT FOR MY SKIN , FOR MY SMILE
NOT FOR MY SKIN , FOR MY SMILE
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Happy 32nd Birthday to the gorgeous, mega talented, top-selling, record-breaking, history-making legendary Singer, Songwriter, Actress, TV & Radio host and Global Icon, the One & Only IU! 👏🎂🥳🎉🌟🐐👑🤍
#IU is the Best-Selling Female K-Pop Soloist Of All Time, famous for having one of the greatest voices in Korean history, hitting the high notes like no other! She has released 5 studio albums and 9 EPs, 5 of which have reached No. 1 on the Gaon Album Chart, and 31x No. 1 singles, making her the artist with the most No. 1 songs in South Korean Music history! She is also an amazing lyricist, credited for having written over 72 songs! IU was the 1st solo female K-pop act to perform at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena and is also the first Korean female artist to hold a solo concert (The Golden Hour) in a stadium! On April 21, 2025, NetEase Cloud Music named IU as the most streamed Korean artist in the platform's 12-year history with over 3.9 BILLION streams!
In 2011, IU became a Superstar in Korea with the release of her 2011 albums, 'Real+' and 'Last Fantasy'! IU's third studio album, 'Modern Times' (2013), spawned multiple top 10 hits on the Gaon Digital Chart, ranking #2 on Billboard's "25 Greatest K-Pop Albums of the 2010s" list! Her 4th mini album 'Chat-Shire' marked her first album where she was credited as the sole lyricist! IU's 4th studio album, 'Palette' (2017) went to #1 in Korea, Japan and Billboard's World Albums chart, spawning 3 No. 1 singles on the Circle Digital chart including "Through the Night", "Can't Love You Anymore" & "Palette" which Billboard named the best K-pop album of 2017! The album earned IU a Melon Music Award for Album of the Year, and a nomination for Artist of the Year and won Best Album Award in the 27th Seoul Music Awards! 'Palette' also won "Best Pop Album" award at the 15th Korean Music Awards! It continued to rule Korean charts with her next albums 'Love Poem' and 'Lilac'! "Eight", her 1st collab with BTS' Suga,became her first to reach #1 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart in 2020! In 2023, she released her 2nd chart-topping collab "People Pt. 2" with Suga, and in 2024 she released her 6th EP 'The Winning' which was certified platinum in Korea and spawned the hit single "Love Wins All" which achieved a perfect all-kill in Korea, topping the Circle Digital Chart! On May 19, IU will make a mega comeback with actor and K-pop Superstar Cha Eun-woo making an appearance in her music video.
IU is also a brilliant actress and radio & TV host. She has starred in the television drama series 'You Are the Best!' (2013), 'Pretty Man' (2013–14), 'The Producers' (2015) and 'Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo' (2016) and received critical acclaim in 'My Mister' (2018), earning her the 'Best Actress in Television' nomination at the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards. In 2019, she was nominated for best actress in 'Hotel del Luna' at the Baeksang Arts Awards. In December 2024, IU starred in the romance drama '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife' opposite actor Byeon Woo-seok and in March 2025, she starred in the TV series 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' opposite Park Bo-gum which was a huge domestic and international success with both their performances receiving critical acclaim, winning them nominations at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards.
IU has won 200 Awards including 25 Melon Music Awards, 16 Gaon Chart Music Awards, 14 Mnet Asian Music Awards, 9 Golden Disc Awards, 7 Seoul Music Awards & 6 Korean Music Awards! She has won 10 Daesang (grand prize) awards including 5 from the Melon Music Awards and 3 from the Golden Disc Awards! IU has also won several awards as an actress, including "Best New Actress" at the 2014 KBS Drama Awards for her performance in 'You're the Best, Lee Soon-shin' and Best New Actress in 2022 at the 42nd Golden Cinematography Awards! In 2022, she won the CJ ENM Visionary Award, which recognizes talents from the Korean film and television industry for their contributions to "leading trends and spearheading innovations." She has been included 6 times in the top ten of Forbes magazine's annual Korea Power Celebrity list since 2012 and attained a peak ranking of No. 1 in 2025. In 2014, Billboard recognized IU as the all-time leader of its K-pop Hot 100 with the most No. 1 songs and the artist with the most weeks atop the chart! IU was named Gallup Korea's Singer of the Year in 2014 and in 2017 and in 2015, she was honored at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, held by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, for her influence and success in the music industry! In 2023, Rolling Stone named her the 135th greatest singer of all time! In 2024, NME and Billboard named her the "Queen of K-pop," due to her widespread influence and consistent success in the industry and in 2025, Forbes Korea named her the "Queen of K-pop and K-drama," because of her influence and success in both the music and acting industries!
IU's net worth is estimated around US$31–45 million, making her the wealthiest female Korean idol singer! She is one of the highest-earning celebrities in South Korea with the most endorsements, ranging from electronics including Samsung & Sony headphones to clothing brands, cosmetics & jewelry! In March, 2022 she became a Global ambassador for Gucci and in April 2024, Estée Lauder named IU its first Korean global brand ambassador! In 2024 she was the female model with the most advertising appearances on television, starring in commercials for 13 different brands!
IU has contributed generously all her life to charity and has donated over ₩6 billion since her debut! In December 2024, she provided prepaid meals and snacks to protesters calling for the impeachment of South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol, following his declaration of martial law! During COVID-19, she donated 3,000 pieces of medical protective clothing and 4,600 cooling vests for nurses. IU has also supported natural disaster relief efforts, donating ₩100 million to help the victims of floods in August 2020, and ₩100 million for residents affected by the 2022 Uljin and Samcheok wildfires and the South Korean floods. In March 2025, she donated ₩200 million to wildfire relief efforts in North and South Gyeongsang!
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