

This made people all expect her comeback because Korea’s most famous rapper and singer ‘G-dragon’ was featured rapping. This song is a typical Korean style folk ballad, but feels very classical. She first released this as a single and this was the first song to come out. The overall message of her album was identified through the title of the album, showing her identity she drew on a ‘palette’.Īmong the songs on the album “밤편지 (Night’s letter)” was the most popular. Her album was an autobiographical reflection about her identity as a popular singer and about her musical growth after her nine-year career. All songs were interesting because the lyrics of her songs were from her diary. There was huge collaboration which featured G-dragon, O-hyuk, and Sam Kim. In her fourth album there were various genres and it feels like it’s really a palette of her mind. Eventually, IU became one of the most sought-after artists, not just in South Korea, but all over the world.Rating: Melon – 4.3 /5, Naver music – 8.5/10Įverybody was waiting for IU’s new album to be released, and it has finally released. Following the release of her mini album ' Real' in 2010, IU solidified her career in South Korea and was nicknamed 'The Nation's Little Sister." She released more chart-topping hits, and received awards left and right. However, her hard work eventually lead to her debut on Septemwhen she performed the digital single ' Lost Child' on M Countdown. She also auditioned for more than 20 companies, failing most of them. For years, she attended singing and acting lessons in different places, honing her skills and abilities. Her love for music and natural talent made her dream of becoming a singer. Like any other artists, IU had humble beginnings. She is also known in South Korea as "The Nation's Little Sister." Besides her talent in singing and songwriting, IU is also loved by fans worldwide for her performance as an actress in dramas such as "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo," "Hotel Del Luna," and "My Mister." Lee Jieun (이지은), popularly known as IU, is a highly-acclaimed South Korean singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and actress under EDAM Entertainment.
