IU from national sister to expanding force in Korean showbiz

In recent days, rumors of IU and Lee Jong Suk breaking up after 2 years of dating have caused a stir in public opinion.

Both are famous stars, IU is even a bit more famous and wealthy than her boyfriend. She is successful in many fields, both singing and acting.

When mentioning IU, audiences remember famous Asian songs such as "Good Day", "Palette", "Blueming", "You and I"... She is called a "digital music monster" because every time she comes back, she tops the charts.

Not only has she had remarkable musical achievements, IU has also ventured into acting and has had many famous works. She has gradually proven her ability and gained a certain position on the screen thanks to her appearances in "Moon Lovers", "My Mister", "Hotel Del Luna", "Dream Team"...

She was on Forbes Korea's Power Celebrity list for five consecutive years, from 2012 to 2016.

The public affectionately calls IU "national sister" because she has a petite, pretty appearance and sweet voice.

The female singer is also one of the rare female stars who has maintained her appeal from the 2000s until now.

“Overall, IU's successes and records span many fields, making her one of the most prominent figures in the Korean entertainment industry,” Allkpop commented about IU.

In 2021, the South China Morning Post reported that IU was the female Kpop artist with the highest assets in the entertainment industry, reaching about 52.7 billion won.

IU works solo but her achievements can be compared to big Kpop groups. Photo: Instagram

Talented and rich, IU also has many scandals and a noisy past.

The incident of IU "accidentally" posting an intimate photo with Eun Hyuk (Super Junior) on her personal page is considered a stain on the singer's private life.

The photo shows the two very close, with IU only wearing pajamas and Eun Hyuk seemingly shirtless. The female singer also shared an infuriating post: "He (Eun Hyuk) came to visit me when I was sick."

The incident also affected Eun Hyuk's career and image, causing it to stagnate for 3 years. Meanwhile, IU chose to remain silent, without giving any explanation or apology.

She was also criticized for her bad attitude towards senior Kim Tae Woo, disagreement with Wooyoung, having "star disease"...

However, IU is still the most sought-after star in showbiz. She admits that she is a busy person and cannot rest often.

“Work is the biggest part of my life. I just hope it doesn't consume me like it did when I was in my 20s,” the singer once shared.

IU also knows how to please fans when she has songs in collaboration with top Asian artists such as: G-Dragon, Zico, Suga, V (BTS) or "movie queen" Tang Wei.

When IU dated Lee Jong Suk, because they had known each other for a long time, they were supported by the audience.

Most recently, Lee Jong Suk was in Da Nang with friends, IU was not present. Many people are worried that the couple's relationship has really broken down.

Source: https://laodong.vn/giai-tri/iu-tu-em-gai-quoc-dan-thanh-the-luc-banh-truong-showbiz-han-1375485.ldo