IU (Korean: ???), who was born as Lee Ji-eun (Korean: ???, May 16, 1993) is a South Korean singer and actress.[1] Her stage name, IU, is derived from "I and You", which symbolizes that we can become one through music. IU debuted on a Korean music program called Mnet M! Countdown in September 18, 2008. On September 24, 2008, she released her first mini-album, Lost and Found, in which the most famous song was the title track, "Missing Child."[2] However, the album was not commercially successful. It wasn't until her follow-up album that she succeeded in breaking into the mainstream.On January 24, 2012, IU held a live showcase at Tokyo's Bunkamura Orchard Hall.[11] On March 1st, 2012, she released a promotional video for the Japanese version of "Good Day", the title track of her Japanese single album.[12] The album, which includes DVD footage from the showcase,[13] was later released on March 21, 2012.[14]
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.[15]
IU released the single album, Spring of a Twenty Year Old, on May 11th, 2012.[16] The album contains three songs, one of which is self-composed by IU. This song, entitled "Peach", was digitally released before the album, on May 4th, 2012.[17] A 26-minute-long documentary-style music video film was released alongside the album, featuring the album track, "Every End of the Day", and several interviews with IU that showcase her personal thoughts and experiences. This film contains footage of IU as she visits Venice, Italy.[18]
You & I, IU's second Japanese single, is expected to be released on July 18th.[19] ...Lire la suite Réduire