A dimly lit room featuring a laptop in the foreground, open to a music streaming service displaying Hans Zimmer's profile. In the background, a larger screen shows a YouTube interface with various video thumbnails. Both screens have a dark mode theme.

Early Years

Born Lee Ji-eun, IU’s passion for music sparked in childhood, leading her to debut at just 15 years old.

Growth

Her evolving sound and heartfelt lyrics quickly won hearts nationwide.

Roots & Rise

About IU

Dive into IU’s journey from a young dreamer to a beloved artist inspiring millions worldwide.
A retail display features a drum set and a clothing lineup against a wall covered in alternating logos from 'range' and another brand. On the wall, a blue hoodie and a black jacket are showcased. A clothing rack to the right holds various jackets and jeans in colors like yellow, blue, and black. The flooring is a mixed-texture with wood and a gray plush carpet.
A series of colorful posters and murals are displayed on a brick wall. The art is primarily in pink tones, featuring various musicians and slogans like 'Move On Up,' 'Music Sounds Better With You,' and 'Another Dimension.' There are also images of cassette tapes and stylized portraits of famous musicians.

Gallery

Snapshots capturing IU’s journey through music, film, and fan moments.

A silver iPod Classic displaying a music track on its screen. The track is titled 'Fantastic Man' by William Onyeabor from the album 'World Psychedelic Classics'. The album art features a person in a suit and hat against a red background.
A large globe structure prominently displays the word 'UNIVERSAL' near the entrance of a theme park, surrounded by lush greenery and a bridge leading into the park. The sky is overcast with dark clouds, adding a dramatic backdrop to the scene.
A silver iPod Classic displaying a music track on its screen. The track is titled 'Fantastic Man' by William Onyeabor from the album 'World Psychedelic Classics'. The album art features a person in a suit and hat against a red background.
A close-up of a colorful album cover with a black sticker displaying text. The text includes 'Denzel Curry' and 'Unlocked' in prominent font. The background features vibrant artistic designs in green, orange, and purple hues. The setting appears to be inside a car with a blurred dashboard view.
A car dashboard with an infotainment screen displaying music information, showing a song by Damien Rice during twilight. The background features a serene sunset over a body of water, with a gradient of colors from orange to purple in the sky.
A large group of enthusiastic sports fans, many wearing team jerseys in yellow and blue, are gathered in a stadium. They have their hands raised, showing excitement and support. Some fans hold scarves, while one person near the front is wearing a luchador mask. A few drums are visible, contributing to the lively atmosphere.
An indoor parking lot with a large U1 sign painted on the wall. The environment features concrete walls with a grey base and a red and white section. A green exit sign with an arrow points left, and the floor is coated with a blue finish. There is a pedestrian control sign on the red section of the wall.
A smartphone lays on a dark surface displaying a music player interface. The screen shows album art and song information, including the title 'sincerely yours' by an artist named No1dea. The interface features music control icons like play, pause, and track progression slider.