2008: Debut
IU debuted on a Korean music program called M! Countdown in September 18, 2008. On September 23, 2008, she released her first mini-album, Lost and Found, in which the most famous song was the title track, "Missing Child." However, the album was not commercially successful. It wasn't until her follow-up album that she succeeded in breaking into the mainstream.
2009
On April 16, 2009, IU launched her first full album, titled Growing Up, with the lead promotional number "Boo." Within three weeks, "Boo" went up to the #1 contenders for SBS Inkigayo, and her name also went up twice on Take 7 together with other notable artists like SG Wannabe and Younha. The song also did well on KBS Music Bank K-Chart, on Mnet M!Countdown chart, and on various online music charts.
In 2009, IU sang the ending title song, "Araro", for the acclaimed MBC drama Queen Seon Duk, where she was recommended by the director, Sam Kim, citing her "clear tone and her lyrical sensibility." She was also featured on Mighty Mouth's album Love Class in the song "희망사항." In late 2009, IU recorded MC Mong's song "Love Letter For You (Neoyege Sseuneun Pyeonji)," featuring SHINee's Key as a rapper in the song.
2010
IU recorded the song "잔소리" (Nagging / Scolded) with 2AM's Seulong for the TV show We Got Married. On June 27, 2010, IU won her first award since her debut on SBS Inkigayo for "Nagging." On July 2, 2010, she won another award for that song on KBS Music Bank K-Chart. Soon after, IU was chosen to sing the main OST song for the MBC drama Road No.1 titled "여자라서" (Because I'm A Woman). IU's other collaborations include duets with Yoo Seung Ho ("사랑을 믿어요" (Believe in Love)), Sung Shi Kyung ("그대네요" (It's You)), and Big Bang's Seungri ("I Know").
IU worked with some of South Korea's most famous musicians and producers for her third mini-album, REAL, released in December 2010. Lee Min Soo and Kim Eana, the creators of IU's previous hit "Nagging", helped produce her award-winning song "좋은 날" ("Good Day"). IU received three SBS Inkigayo Mutizen awards for her performances of the song (on December 18 and December 26, 2010, and January 2, 2011), three awards from KBS Music Bank K-Chart (on December 24 and December 31, 2010, and January 7, 2011), and one award from Mnet M!Countdown on December 23, 2010.
2011
IU often covers other pop artists' songs with her guitar and features her friend Thunder from MBLAQ, most notably renditions of SHINee's "Juliette," Big Bang's "Lies," Super Junior's "Sorry, Sorry" and Girls' Generation's "Gee."
Soribada, an online music service, combined the music downloads and streams from January 1 to March 30, 2011, to name IU's song, "Good Day" as the number one song of the first quarter. Her song "Someday" from the KBS Drama Dream High OST and her ballad "The Story Only I Didn't Know" placed 4th and 7th place, respectively – showing that IU got 3 of the top 10 digital spots for the first quarter. Her first original composition, "Dreaming" was used in the drama "Dream High", but not released officially.
On June 18, 2011, IU held her first official fanmeeting and mini-concert at AX-Korea. It also marked the 1004th day since she debuted.
IU also sang a self-composed OST called "Hold my Hand" for drama series The Greatest Love.
On November 29, 2011, IU's second full length album Last Fantasy was released and achieved an ‘all-kill’ as all 13 songs immediately swept most of all the charts. The track list was revealed on November 22, 2011.
2012
On January 24, 2012, IU held a live showcase at Tokyo's Bunkamura Orchard Hall. On March 1st, 2012, she released a promotional video for the Japanese version of "Good Day", the title track of her Japanese single album. The album, which includes DVD footage from the showcase, was later released on March 21, 2012.
In early April, 2012, it was announced that IU will be holding her first solo tour, "Real Fantasy", starting in June. The tour features performances in six different cities across South Korea, including Seoul and Busan.
IU released the single album, "Spring of a Twenty Year Old" ("스무 살의 봄"), on May 11th, 2012.[16] The album contains three songs, one of which is self-composed by IU. This song, entitled "Peach" ("복숭아"), was digitally released before the album, on May 4th, 2012. A 26-minute-long documentary-style music video film was released alongside the album, featuring several interviews with IU that showcase her personal thoughts and experiences. This film contains footage of IU as she visits Venice, Italy.
2021
On January 11, 2021 IU, and her agency EDAM Entertainment, officially announced that they will be releasing a single from her upcoming album on January 27, 2021.
On January 27, 2021 at 18:00 KST (UTC+9) EDAM Entertainment globally released IU's comeback single entitled "Celebrity". The track was released in major online streaming platforms in South Korea and worldwide and achieved multiple All-Kills in Korean charts every hour.
You & I
IU Lyrics
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Ganjeolhan nae mamsok iyagi
Jigeum nae moseubeul haechyeoodo joha
Nareul jae chokhamyeon halsurok joha
Nae ireum bulleojwo
Son teumsaero bichineun
Nae mam deuljkilkka duryeowo
Jogeumman kkok chamgo nal gidaryeojwo
Norang narangeun jigeum andwoeji
Sigyereul deo bochaego sipjiman~
Nega itdeon mirae-e seo
Nae ireumeul bul~leo~jwo~
Nega monjo yotbogo on sigandeul
Nowa nega hamkkeyossotji
Narang norajuneun geudega joa
Nega murobomyon geudedo joa
Nae ireumi mwoya
Son teumsero bichineun
Nae mam deulkilkka duryowo
Gaseumi mak bokcha sorowo
Jogeumman kkok chamgo nal gidaryojwo
Norang narangeun jigeum andweji
Sigyereul do bochego sipjiman~
Nega itdon mireso
Nae ireumeul bul~lo~jwo~
Nun kkambakhamyon oreuni dwel goeyo
Nal arabogetjyo
Geuden giokhagetjyo
Geure gimyohetdon ai
Son teumsaero bichineun
Nae moseup cham johda
Sonkkeuteuro dollimyo
Sigyetbaneura dallyeobwa
Jogeumman do ppalli narabwa
Du nuneul kkok gamgo mabeobeul geonda
Neorang narangeun jogeum namatji
Myeok nal myoksiljin moreugetjiman~
Nega isseul mirae-eseo
Hoksi naega hemandamyeon
Noreul arabol su itge
Nae ireumeul bul~leo~jwo~
The lyrics of IU's song "You & I" convey a story about a girl who dreams of a magical adventure with someone special, but she is hesitant due to her fear of letting her heart be vulnerable. The opening lines describe the girl's vivid imagination and the secrets that are kept within her heart, creating an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue. She mentions that even if she changes her appearance or personality, she would still like for the person she loves to recognize and accept her for who she truly is.
As the song progresses, the girl confesses her fears and insecurities, expressing her desire for someone to wait for her while she gains the confidence to face her feelings. She mentions the magical world she envisions in her dreams, where anything seems possible, and asks the person she loves to call her by her name and bring her back to reality. The chorus repeats the girl's plea for the person she loves to call her name and reminds them of the special memories they've shared together.
Overall, "You & I" is a beautiful and enchanting song that speaks about love, self-discovery, and the power of imagination. IU's soft and sweet vocals add to the whimsical atmosphere of the song and make it an instant classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Sigyel bomyo soksagineun bimildeul
The secrets that I keep inside when I look up at the sign
Ganjeolhan nae mamsok iyagi
The story of my closed heart
Jigeum nae moseubeul haechyeoodo joha
I'm happy enough just the way I am now
Nareul jae chokhamyeon halsurok joha
I like it more when you accept me for who I am
Nae ireum bulleojwo
Call out my name
Son teumsaero bichineun
My heart is trembling as it shines
Nae mam deuljkilkka duryeowo
I'm afraid it will expose my heart
Gaseumi mak bokcha seoreowo
My heart races, my breath is shallow
Jogeumman kkok chamgo nal gidaryeojwo
Just hold me a little bit tighter and wait for me
Norang narangeun jigeum andwoeji
The playful music is not here right now
Sigyereul deo bochaego sipjiman~
I want to look up at the sign a bit more
Nega itdeon mirae-e seo
In the future where you are
Nae ireumeul bul~leo~jwo~
Call out my name
Nega monjo yotbogo on sigandeul
The moments that we shared together
Nowa nega hamkkeyossotji
The times when we were together
Narang norajuneun geudega joa
I like the you who made me laugh
Nega murobomyon geudedo joa
I also like you when I look back
Nae ireumi mwoya
What about my name
Nun kkambakhamyon oreuni dwel goeyo
When I close my eyes, I can see you
Nal arabogetjyo
You seem to recognize me
Geuden giokhagetjyo
You seem to remember me
Geure gimyohetdon ai
That secret love of ours
Nae moseup cham johda
I like the way I look
Sonkkeuteuro dollimyo
I close my eyes with my fingertips
Sigyetbaneura dallyeobwa
Let's run towards the end of the world
Jogeumman do ppalli narabwa
Let's run faster than ever before
Du nuneul kkok gamgo mabeobeul geonda
I cover both eyes and take a deep breath
Neorang narangeun jogeum namatji
The playful music is a little sad now
Myeok nal myoksiljin moreugetjiman~
I may not know what will happen in the future
Nega isseul mirae-eseo
In the future where you exist
Hoksi naega hemandamyeon
If I happen to be lost
Noreul arabol su itge
So I can find you
Nae ireumeul bul~leo~jwo~
Call out my name
Contributed by Joseph J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-nm2oq2ty4x
곧 너랑 나 후에 이야기 ‘시간의 바깥’이 나옵니다
떡밥정리
1. 작곡 이민수 (너랑 나 작곡가)
2. 작사 아이유
3. 뮤비 감독 황수아 (너랑 나 뮤비 감독)
4. 뮤비에 이현우 출연
5. 가사 ‘너의 이름을 불러 줄게’
+뮤비의 타임루프 시간은 2019년 12월 31일입니다!
@user-cs5gr1cp4l
8년넘은 시간동안 전성기 유지하고 8년전 뮤비의 떡밥을 회수할수 있는건 아이유 뿐일거다.외쳐 갓이유
@user-vd3zk6yt4g
갓이유!!!!!!!!!
@Kjd97
설레임 갓이유 진짜 어벤져스급 떡밥회수!!! 심장터저 지구터져!!!
@user-rr5mk5kk1c
갓!이!유!!!!
@jeena914326
울컥 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
@Uaninsatellite
갓이유 갓지은
@user-sx4pw8il1z
4:42 에 19.12.31 로 타임리프하는데 그날에 너랑나 다음으로 이어지는 노래나왔으면 좋겠다 제발제발💝
@thenick1927
ㅇㅈ
@jjjeeennnchoi3404
너랑나 part2?
@user-be9pk2pp5x
헐 내 생일이당