Quick Info
| Profession | Musician, Actress |
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| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 16/05/1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Songjeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name | Lee Ji-eun |
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| Artist name meaning | Combination of English words 'I' and 'You', representing 'You and I become one through music' |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm (5' 4") |
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| Weight | 45 kg (99 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Date of Birth | 16/05/1993 |
| Birthplace | Songjeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Hometown | Seoul |
| Blood Group | O |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Lee Jinkook |
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| Mother | Kim Misam |
| Siblings | Lee Jong-hoon (younger) |
Career
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| Record Label | LOEN Entertainment (signed 2007) |
Favourites
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| Actress | Han Ji-min |
| Actor | Kang Ji-hwan |
| Book | 'One Day I Died' by Lee Kyung-hye |
| Author | Guillaume Musso |
| Film | Once (2007) |
| TV Program | Yoon Do-hyun's Love Letter (2002) |
| Character | Thumper from 'Bambi' (1942) |
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| Colour | Purple |
| Flower | Violet |
| Day | Monday |
| Season | Winter |
| Number | 8 |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Porsche Cayenne | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. IU found her passion for the entertainment industry at a young age. | |
| 2. During her childhood, IU lived in a small studio apartment with her grandmother. | |
| 3. Facing financial difficulties, IU's grandmother sold hair accessories to earn money. | |
| 4. IU served as the class president in elementary school. | |
| 5. She decided to pursue a singing career after receiving praise for a performance at a school event. | |
| 6. IU owns a collection of marble balls. | |
| 7. Before her debut, IU took part in numerous auditions and encountered rejections. | |
| 8. She once auditioned for JYP Entertainment without success. | |
| 9. In 2008, IU made her debut as a singer. | |
| 10. IU has achieved many accolades and awards in the music industry. | |
| 11. Aside from her music career, IU has won acting awards and recognition as an actress. | |
| 12. Active in philanthropy, IU has made notable donations. | |
| 13. She established the IU scholarship to assist students from low-income backgrounds. | |
| 14. IU has dealt with controversies, including plagiarism accusations and false spy claims. | |
| 15. Having been in relationships, IU has notably dated Jang Ki-ha and Lee Jong-suk. | |
| 16. IU shares a close friendship with actress Yoo In-na. | |
| 17. She has a strong bond with her fans, affectionately known as Uaena. | |
| 18. IU was scammed by fake entertainment companies during her pre-debut years. |