IU

Name: IU
Native name: 이지은
Given name: Lee Ji Eun
Also Known as: 아이유
Nationality: South Korean
Gender: Female
Born: May 16, 1993
Age: 31

Lee Ji Eun, better known by her stage name IU, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor under EDAM Entertainment. Her stage name is derived from the phrase "I and You," symbolizing that people can become one through music.

She debuted on "Mnet M! Countdown" on September 18, 2008, with her debut single "Lost Child."

Outside of music, IU has ventured into hosting and acting. She debuted as an actor in the drama “Dream High” (드림하이, 2011).

IU is in a relationship with actor Lee Jong Suk.

(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2025	When Life Gives You Tangerines Korean Drama, 2025, 16 eps Ae Soon [Young Age] (Main Role)	16	Ae Soon [Young Age] Main Role	0.0
2019	Hotel del Luna Korean Drama, 2019, 16 eps Jang Man Wol (Main Role)	16	Jang Man Wol Main Role	8.6
2019	Persona Korean Drama, 2019, 4 eps IU \| Eun \| Han Na \| Ji Eun (Main Role)	4	IU \| Eun \| Han Na \| Ji Eun Main Role	7.1
2018	My Mister Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps Lee Ji Ahn (Main Role)	16	Lee Ji Ahn Main Role	9.0
2016	Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo Korean Drama, 2016, 20 eps Go Ha Jin / Hae Soo (Main Role)	20	Go Ha Jin / Hae Soo Main Role	8.7
2015	The Producers Korean Drama, 2015, 12 eps Cindy (Main Role)	12	Cindy Main Role	7.5
2013	Bel Ami Korean Drama, 2013, 16 eps Kim Bo Tong (Main Role)	16	Kim Bo Tong Main Role	6.6
2013	You Are the Best! Korean Drama, 2013, 50 eps Lee Soon Shin (Main Role)	50	Lee Soon Shin Main Role	7.4
2012	Dream High Season 2 Korean Drama, 2012, 16 eps Kim Pil Sook (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	16	Kim Pil Sook (Ep. 1) Guest Role	6.9
2012	Salamander Guru and the Gang Korean Drama, 2012, 10 eps Ji Eun [Pickpocket] (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)	10	Ji Eun [Pickpocket] (Ep. 6) Guest Role	6.8
2011	High Kick! The Revenge of the Short Legged Korean Drama, 2011, 123 eps Lee Juk's Dream Girl (ep.61) (Guest Role)	123	Lee Juk's Dream Girl (ep.61) Guest Role	8.1
2011	Dream High Korean Drama, 2011, 16 eps Kim Pil Sook (Main Role)	16	Kim Pil Sook Main Role	8.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2023	Dream Korean Movie, 2023, Lee So Min (Main Role)	Lee So Min Main Role	8.0
2023	SUGA: Road to D-DAY Korean Movie, 2023, [Herself] (Guest Role)	[Herself] Guest Role	9.3
2022	Broker Korean Movie, 2022, Moon So Young (Main Role)	Moon So Young Main Role	8.0
2022	IU Documentary 'Pieces: 29th Winter' Korean Movie, 2022, [Herself] (Main Role)	[Herself] Main Role	8.7
2021	Shades of the Heart Korean Movie, 2021, Mi Young (Main Role)	Mi Young Main Role	6.9
2017	Real Korean Movie, 2017, [Awards ceremony guide] (Guest Role)	[Awards ceremony guide] Guest Role	6.4

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2015	The Producers Special Korean Special, 2015, 1 eps Cindy (Main Role)	1	Cindy Main Role	7.2
2013	The Miracle Korean Special, 2013, 3 eps [Herself] (Guest Role)	3	[Herself] Guest Role	7.1
2011	Dream High Special Concert Korean Special, 2011, 1 eps Kim Pil Sook (Main Role)	1	Kim Pil Sook Main Role	7.9

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2024	A-List to Playlist Korean TV Show, 2024, 8 eps (Guest)	8	Guest	8.1
2023	The Game Caterers Special 13 Korean TV Show, 2023, 2 eps (Guest)	2	Guest	8.1
2022	Suchwita Korean TV Show, 2022, 27 eps (Ep. 24) (Guest)	27	(Ep. 24) Guest	9.1
2021	Let's Cook with Chef IU Korean TV Show, 2021, 2 eps (Main Host)	2	Main Host	8.6
2021	Famous Singers Korean TV Show, 2021, 12 eps (Ep. 2) (Guest)	12	(Ep. 2) Guest	8.2
2020	Killing Voice Korean TV Show, 2020, 140 eps (Ep. 7) (Guest)	140	(Ep. 7) Guest	8.6
2020	IU's Homebody Signal 2 Korean TV Show, 2020, 3 eps (Main Host)	3	Main Host	8.7
2020	House on Wheels Korean TV Show, 2020, 12 eps (Ep. 7-8) (Guest)	12	(Ep. 7-8) Guest	8.4
2020	On and Off Korean TV Show, 2020, 31 eps (Ep. 23) (Guest)	31	(Ep. 23) Guest	7.5
2020	IU's Homebody Signal Korean TV Show, 2020, 11 eps (Main Host)	11	Main Host	8.5
2020	Yoo Quiz on the Block Season 3 Korean TV Show, 2020, 162 eps (Ep. 100) (Guest)	162	(Ep. 100) Guest	8.0
2019	Funding Together Korean TV Show, 2019, 13 eps (Ep. 7, 9: Voice Appearance) (Guest)	13	(Ep. 7, 9: Voice Appearance) Guest	8.2
2019	Your Song Korean TV Show, 2019, 4 eps (Regular Member)	4	Regular Member	8.7
2018	Conversation with Hee Yeol Korean TV Show, 2018, 10 eps (Ep. 8) (Guest)	10	(Ep. 8) Guest	9.0
2018	Eat in Style Korean TV Show, 2018, 8 eps (Ep. 1-2) (Guest)	8	(Ep. 1-2) Guest	7.2
2018	MMTG Korean TV Show, 2018, 321 eps (Ep. 251) (Guest)	321	(Ep. 251) Guest	8.0
2017	2017 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Number One Korean TV Show, 2017, 2 eps (Main Host)	2	Main Host	8.0
2017	Hyori's Bed and Breakfast Korean TV Show, 2017, 14 eps (Regular Member)	14	Regular Member	8.9
2017	Fantastic Duo Season 2 Korean TV Show, 2017, 36 eps (Ep. 9-10) (Guest)	36	(Ep. 9-10) Guest	8.0
2016	Flower Crew Korean TV Show, 2016, 29 eps (Ep. 14) (Guest)	29	(Ep. 14) Guest	7.7
2016	Well Done Again Today Korean TV Show, 2016, 33 eps (Ep. 19) (Guest)	33	(Ep. 19) Guest	0.0
2015	2015 SBS Gayo Daejeon Korean TV Show, 2015, 1 eps (Main Host)	1	Main Host	7.9
2015	Knowing Bros Korean TV Show, 2015, 460 eps (Ep. 150-151) (Guest)	460	(Ep. 150-151) Guest	8.7
2014	I Am a Man Korean TV Show, 2014, 20 eps (Ep. 1) (Guest)	20	(Ep. 1) Guest	7.6
2014	Musical Journey to Yesterday Korean TV Show, 2014, 12 eps (Ep. 3) (Guest)	12	(Ep. 3) Guest	10.0
2013	Hidden Singer Season 2 Korean TV Show, 2013, 16 eps [Hidden singer] (Ep. 7, 14-15) (Guest)	16	[Hidden singer] (Ep. 7, 14-15) Guest	8.0
2013	Mamma Mia Korean TV Show, 2013, 47 eps (Ep. 18) (Guest)	47	(Ep. 18) Guest	7.5
2013	Hwasin: Controller of the Heart Korean TV Show, 2013, 31 eps (Ep. 22) (Guest)	31	(Ep. 22) Guest	7.3
2012	Ask in a Box Korean TV Show, 2012, 58 eps (Guest)	58	Guest	8.2
2012	Go Show Korean TV Show, 2012, 35 eps (Ep. 29) (Guest)	35	(Ep. 29) Guest	8.0
2011	K-Pop Star Korean TV Show, 2011, 22 eps [Cameo] (Ep. 16) (Guest)	22	[Cameo] (Ep. 16) Guest	7.8
2011	Weekly Idol Korean TV Show, 2011, 700 eps (Ep. 120-121) (Guest)	700	(Ep. 120-121) Guest	8.2
2011	Healing Camp Korean TV Show, 2011, 219 eps (Ep. 140-141) (Guest)	219	(Ep. 140-141) Guest	7.7
2011	Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend Korean TV Show, 2011, 690 eps (Ep. 1) (Guest)	690	(Ep. 1) Guest	8.2
2011	Kim Yuna's Kiss & Cry Korean TV Show, 2011, 14 eps [Skater] (Regular Member)	14	[Skater] Regular Member	7.7
2011	Welcome to the Show Korean TV Show, 2011, 1 eps IU (Main Role)	1	IU Main Role	7.1
2010	Hello Counselor Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps (Ep. 3, 55, 145) (Guest)	431	(Ep. 3, 55, 145) Guest	7.9
2010	Heroes Korean TV Show, 2010, 40 eps (July 18, 2010 - May 1, 2011) (Regular Member)	40	(July 18, 2010 - May 1, 2011) Regular Member	8.2
2010	Running Man Korean TV Show, 2010, 740 eps (Ep. 43, 77, 96-97, 168) (Guest)	740	(Ep. 43, 77, 96-97, 168) Guest	9.2
2010	Win Win Korean TV Show, 2010, 146 eps (Ep. 93) (Guest)	146	(Ep. 93) Guest	0.0
2010	SHINee Hello Baby Korean TV Show, 2010, 13 eps (January 19, 2010 - April 6, 2010) (Guest)	13	(January 19, 2010 - April 6, 2010) Guest	8.6
2009	Idol Show Season 5 Korean TV Show, 2009, 16 eps (Ep. 11) (Guest)	16	(Ep. 11) Guest	7.8
2009	Strong Heart Korean TV Show, 2009, 166 eps (Ep. 51-52, 109-110, 131-132) (Guest)	166	(Ep. 51-52, 109-110, 131-132) Guest	7.8
2009	You Hee Yeol's Sketchbook Korean TV Show, 2009, 600 eps (Ep. 10, 34, 88, 100, 106, 125, 126, 146, 198, 206, 242, 362, 373, 400, 509, 535) (Guest)	600	(Ep. 10, 34, 88, 100, 106, 125, 126, 146, 198, 206, 242, 362, 373, 400, 509, 535) Guest	8.2
2009	World Changing Quiz Korean TV Show, 2009, 318 eps (Guest)	318	Guest	0.0
2007	Happy Together Season 3 Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps (Ep. 191, 228, 265, 297, 323, 501) (Guest)	557	(Ep. 191, 228, 265, 297, 323, 501) Guest	7.7
2007	Radio Star Korean TV Show, 2007, 900 eps (Ep. 179-181) (Guest)	900	(Ep. 179-181) Guest	7.7
2005	Show! Music Core Korean TV Show, 2005, 1000 eps [MC] (2010) (Regular Member)	1000	[MC] (2010) Regular Member	8.1
2005	Infinite Challenge Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps (Ep. 435-442) (Guest)	616	(Ep. 435-442) Guest	8.2
2003	Vitamin Korean TV Show, 2003, 664 eps (Ep. 506) (Guest)	664	(Ep. 506) Guest	8.0
1999	Gag Concert Korean TV Show, 1999, 1050 eps (Ep. 622) (Guest)	1050	(Ep. 622) Guest	8.2
1991	Inkigayo Korean TV Show, 1991, 1240 eps [Main Host] (March 20, 2011 - May 27, 2012 \| August 26,2012 -July 28, 2013) (Regular Member)	1240	[Main Host] (March 20, 2011 - May 27, 2012 \| August 26,2012 -July 28, 2013) Regular Member	8.1