Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
IU is perhaps the most famous soloist in K-pop today. Debuting in 2008 as a singer-songwriter, her singing career exploded in the 2010s. In just a few short years, IU would become a singer that would top the music charts with each new release. She would be a highly, sought-after singer to collaborate with.
IU would emerge as one of Korea’s little sisters to one of the nation’s most influential celebrities.
This"Why you should know" video will break down her later career, from 2018 to the present. We’ll be delving into her ever-expanding acting career, her continued huge songs, her CF dominance, her huge "dlwlrma" social media following, and how IU made many K-pop fans try out the “IU diet.”
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:51 IU in 2020 - Eight
2:27 How IU Thrived in the 2010s
4:33 How IU Becoming a Legit Actress
6:06 Becoming the Chamisul Girl Again
8:01 Expanding her CF Empire
8:16 The Famed IU Diet
10:15 Calling Out Her Haters
11:55 IU’s Respect in the Industry
12:27 IU’s Donations to Charity
13:24 Taking Control of her Music
15:25 Huge Social Media Influence
16:10 Wrapping it Up
16:50 Now Over to You
IU VIDEO ON HER EARLIER CAREER:
Check out our earlier video we did two and a half years ago on IU!
youtu.be/qZrPDQZWRCM
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TAGS:
#iu #이지은
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SOURCES:
► https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/312/0000438131
► koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200304000683
► youtube.com/watch?v=O9e2oZXEKW8&feature=emb_logo
► soompi.com/article/1380838wpp/iu-to-reportedly-sing-her-first-drama-ost-in-9-years-for-crash-landing-on-you
► twitter.com/geeeetlostt/status/1235117075904921600/photo/1
► youtube.com/watch?v=WS_o5zZWmTY&feature=emb_logo
► channels.vlive.tv/C7A6F1/vtoday/0.12983537
► koreaboo.com/lists/angelic-ius-lifetime-donations-reach-15-billion-won-heres-made-difference
► scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3040975/k-pop-alcohol-ads-face-ban-south-korea-amid-rise-underage-drinking
► https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/iu-s-collaboration-with-bts-suga-sends-k-pop-fans-rejoicing-comeback
► ctvnews.ca/entertainment/how-fans-are-powering-their-k-pop-heroes-to-global-stardom-1.4751200
► youtube.com/watch?v=Y89l0PMq3tU
► omonatheydidnt.livejournal.com/17728914.html
► iudiet.net/the-iu-diet
► asiaone.com/entertainment/dont-do-it-say-young-fans-after-trying-k-pop-idols-extreme-diets
► channel-korea.com/iu-diet-plan-lost-her-weight
► youtube.com/watch?v=dXSpfRKw6Vw (BeautyKLove)
► youtube.com/watch?v=6xk-YG8lLgY (Hime-chan)
► youtube.com/watch?v=we9W7hAA47M (Kim Gun Mo’s Sleepless Rainy Nights)
► cheatsheet.com/entertainment/fans-love-the-lyrics-to-ius-collaboration-eight-with-btss-suga.html
► travel.cnn.com/seoul/drink/soju-most-sold-drink-world-930177
► koreabridge.net/post/soju-haiku-for91days
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MUSIC CREDITS:
► Intro music: Infinite H’s “Pretty”
► Background music:
soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired
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IU is perhaps the most famous soloist in K-pop today. Debuting in 2008 as a singer-songwriter, her singing career exploded in the 2010s. In just a few short years, IU would become a singer that would top the music charts with each new release. She would be a highly, sought-after singer to collaborate with.
IU would emerge as one of Korea’s little sisters to one of the nation’s most influential celebrities.
This"Why you should know" video will break down her later career, from 2018 to the present. We’ll be delving into her ever-expanding acting career, her continued huge songs, her CF dominance, her huge "dlwlrma" social media following, and how IU made many K-pop fans try out the “IU diet.”
----------------------------
🕮 FREE E-BOOK (SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST):
Grab our free ebook called "26 K-pop bangers from 2022-2023 for newcomers (and even hardcore fans!):
► popsori.com/subscribe
----------------------------
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:51 IU in 2020 - Eight
2:27 How IU Thrived in the 2010s
4:33 How IU Becoming a Legit Actress
6:06 Becoming the Chamisul Girl Again
8:01 Expanding her CF Empire
8:16 The Famed IU Diet
10:15 Calling Out Her Haters
11:55 IU’s Respect in the Industry
12:27 IU’s Donations to Charity
13:24 Taking Control of her Music
15:25 Huge Social Media Influence
16:10 Wrapping it Up
16:50 Now Over to You
IU VIDEO ON HER EARLIER CAREER:
Check out our earlier video we did two and a half years ago on IU!
youtu.be/qZrPDQZWRCM
----------------------------
SUPPORT POPSORI ON PATREON:
If you like what we do here at Popsori, consider supporting our Patreon. There's some great perks for you and you'll be helping this channel so much. But even if you don't, it's all good, as we're honored you watch our videos.
► patreon.com/popsori
----------------------------
JOIN OUR DISCORD:
Wanna talk more K-pop in-depth with me (Jason) and other like-minded folk? Need some new music recommendations, especially in indie, hip-hop, and funk / soul? Then join our Discord!
►discord.gg/pdtxzfD
----------------------------
POPSORI ON PATREON:
Supporting Popsori is 100% voluntary, as it's awesome you even watch our videos. But if you do support us, thank you so much!
► patreon.com/popsori
----------------------------
TAGS:
#iu #이지은
----------------------------
SOURCES:
► https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/312/0000438131
► koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200304000683
► youtube.com/watch?v=O9e2oZXEKW8&feature=emb_logo
► soompi.com/article/1380838wpp/iu-to-reportedly-sing-her-first-drama-ost-in-9-years-for-crash-landing-on-you
► twitter.com/geeeetlostt/status/1235117075904921600/photo/1
► youtube.com/watch?v=WS_o5zZWmTY&feature=emb_logo
► channels.vlive.tv/C7A6F1/vtoday/0.12983537
► koreaboo.com/lists/angelic-ius-lifetime-donations-reach-15-billion-won-heres-made-difference
► scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3040975/k-pop-alcohol-ads-face-ban-south-korea-amid-rise-underage-drinking
► https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/iu-s-collaboration-with-bts-suga-sends-k-pop-fans-rejoicing-comeback
► ctvnews.ca/entertainment/how-fans-are-powering-their-k-pop-heroes-to-global-stardom-1.4751200
► youtube.com/watch?v=Y89l0PMq3tU
► omonatheydidnt.livejournal.com/17728914.html
► iudiet.net/the-iu-diet
► asiaone.com/entertainment/dont-do-it-say-young-fans-after-trying-k-pop-idols-extreme-diets
► channel-korea.com/iu-diet-plan-lost-her-weight
► youtube.com/watch?v=dXSpfRKw6Vw (BeautyKLove)
► youtube.com/watch?v=6xk-YG8lLgY (Hime-chan)
► youtube.com/watch?v=we9W7hAA47M (Kim Gun Mo’s Sleepless Rainy Nights)
► cheatsheet.com/entertainment/fans-love-the-lyrics-to-ius-collaboration-eight-with-btss-suga.html
► travel.cnn.com/seoul/drink/soju-most-sold-drink-world-930177
► koreabridge.net/post/soju-haiku-for91days
----------------------------
MUSIC CREDITS:
► Intro music: Infinite H’s “Pretty”
► Background music:
soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired
----------------------------
WEBSITE:
► popsori.com
----------------------------
PERSONAL SOCIAL MEDIA:
► Jason's Twitter and Instagram: @iamjangta
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SOCIAL MEDIA:
► Facebook: facebook.com/thepopsori
► Twitter: @iamjangta
