Lee Ji-eun is a 26 years old Korean celebrity also known as the popular IU. Her stage name IU is derived from the word "I" and "you." She is a Korean actress, singer, and songwriter. She focuses more on soft music, ballads and light pop. She started her training in acting at a very young age. She then discovered her love for singing and also decided to pursue her singing career. When looking at her image you will see that she has a very sweet and gentle appearance. Her girl next door look is very nice and it soothes her personality.
Here are some facts about the K-pop idol that you'd love to know:
- Full name: Lee Ji-eun
- Nick name: IU
- Birth date: 16 May 1993
- Birth Place: Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea
- Family Members
- Father: Lee Jin-Kook
- Mother: Kim Hae Sook
- Brother: Lee Jong-Hoon
- Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft. 2 in.
- Weight: 110 lbs.
- Eye Color: Brown
According to sources IU's singing talent was trained and developed by Good entertainment (Shinhwa). After her training in Good Entertainment, she signed a contract with LEON entertainment back in 2007. At the age of fifteen, she released her debut album named "LOST AND FOUND" and later on gained her fame through the follow-up albums "GROWING UP" and "IU...IM."
Her 2010 lead single album "REAL" gained a lot of attention and became really popular. IU became the most popular idol and artist among South Korean singers back in 2017, this was reported by the Gallop Korea survey. Not only that she is good in singing but also she is good at acting and hosting as well. Her face represents South Korean women and can be seen in hundreds of billboards, televisions and also magazines. To top it all, she also has a lot of endorsements and advertisements.
IU represents a real and unique beauty not only on the outside but also on the inside. This 2019 her name was listed Forbes as one of Asia's Hero of philanthropy. According to Forbes IU was the youngest celebrity to make the list. IU donated a hefty amount of 900 million won which is equivalent to $800,000 to different causes since the year 2018.
Here are the lists of Hosting shows, television shows, movies, and television series which IU participated in:
Films
- Turtle's tale 2 (2012)
- Real (2017)
- Shades of heart (2019)
Television series
- Dream High (2011)
- Welcome to the show (2011)
- Dream high 2 (2012)
- Salamander Guru and The shadows (2012)
- You are the best! (2013)
- Bel Ami (2013)
- The Producers (2015)
- Moon Lovers : Scarlet Heart Ryeo ( 2016)
- My Mister (2018)
- Persona (2019)
- Hotel Del Luna (2019)
Television Shows
- Heroes (2010-2011)
- Kim Yuna's Kiss and Cry (2011)
- Hyori's Home stay (season 1) (2017)
Hosting shows
- IU Star Nutrition (2009)
- Gomtv music chart show (GMC) (2009-2010)
- 28th MBC Creative Synchronicity Festival (2010)
- 50 years TV entertainment (2011)
- Inkiyago (2011-2013)
- Quiz show Q (2012)
- SBS Gayo Daejeon (2012)
- Tray Relay Song ( 2014)
- SBS Gayo Daejeon (2015 and 2017)
IU is a talented woman and she uses her talent not only to entertain people but to also inspire and help those who are in need.
