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Akdong Musician made an appearance on the latest Weekly Idol episode aired on June 1st where brother Chanhyuk shared a song gifted to miss A‘s Suzy and soloist IU.

During the profile segment, Chanhyuk revealed himself to be a big fan of Suzy before creating a short and impromptu song for her called “A Suzy Day.”

He additionally adds that IU, who appeared at the sibling’s solo concert in the past, was also gifted a song to which many fans will recognize as the track “Fried Egg.” Akdong Musician sang a short version of this song for the viewers and MCs with Suhyun taking over IU’s parts causing Hani to fall in love with her voice as she sang.

In the same episode, Chanhyuk and Suhyun showed off their dancing abilities during the ‘Random Play Dance’ segment where they were taken by surprise but not deterred by additional tracks of their labelmates songs.

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It has been revealed that singer IU will be taking part in singing the theme song for SBS’ real-variety program “Take Care of My Dad.”

“Take Care of My Dad” is a show that focuses on the relationships between a number of male celebrities and their daughters.

Cameras capture the process of the male celebrities returning to being “normal” fathers as they try to restore the father-daughter relationship.

IU will be lending her distinct clear and sweet voice to the theme song for the show, expressing lyrics that are relatable to the fathers and daughters on the show.

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'Ssul Jeon' addresses the controversial topic of special college admission privileges given to celebrities

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Heo Ji Woong commented, "Now there are celebrities who are giving up going to College," while naming Suzy, Yoo Seung Ho, Eunji, Taemin, and IU as the few idols/celebrities who decided in the past not to apply to college. Whether the decision was made due to the controversy or their own personal philosophies, we will never know for sure.

Lee Yoon Suk brought up what IU had said in the past, praising her sensibility and responsibility. IU had said,...
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We all know that all idols went through harsh regimens of dieting, practice and training but have you ever wondered how they could willingly go through such strenuous amounts of work?

For some of the most successful idols in the industry it was their eagerness to escape poverty.

Check out which idols struggled with extreme hardships in this list, “8 Idols Who Came From Extreme Poverty”

1. IU

During childhood, her parents were so deep in debt that her parents couldn’t support both her and her younger brother. So she lived under her grandmother. She was also scammed by ghost companies into...
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SHINee's Jonghyun dished on his feelings about making his solo debut during his 'hashtag' interview with 1theK!

Jonghyun revealed that he came up with 'BASE' as his album title because his first encounter with music was with the bass instrument, and also mentioned that it rhymes with Taemin's solo album title, 'ACE'. He also chose IU as the artist whom he wants to collaborate with again. Although they previously collaborated for IU's "Gloomy Clock", he said wants IU to feature in his song next time. He later expressed his admiration for Wheesung, and said that he is paying homage to him with "Hallelujah".

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Check out his interview above!

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Hanbok, the traditional clothing of Korea is elegant, sophisticated and beautiful just like the girls in K-Pop!

We’re used to seeing the girls in K-Pop looking sexy and beautiful in their stage clothing but they show of an entirely different side of their beauty with the traditional clothing of Korea, Hanbok! Check out this list titled, “16 Gorgeous Female K-Pop Idols In Hanbok”

Hanbok, the traditional clothing of Korea is elegant, sophisticated and beautiful just like the girls in K-Pop!

Yura - Girl's Day
Yoona - SNSD
Sunny - SNSD
Sulli - f(x)
Soyu - SISTAR
Sojin - Girl's Day
Seung-Yeon - KARA
Son Na-eun - Apink
Minah - Girl's Day
Jessica
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Hyeri - Girl's Day
Goo Hara - KARA
Jung Eunji - Apink
Bora & Hyorin - SISTAR

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While K-Pop may be full of amazing voices, there are a few that stand out above the rest. Be it range, power, or artistry, these female vocalists are the cream of the crop.
Check out these incredible vocalists, with clips provided in this list of 7 Of K-Pop’s Best Female Vocalists!

Lee Hi
This is one small girl with a big voice. Lee Hi's cover of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" is still one of the best K-pop idol covers of an English song to date.

Lee Haeri (of Davichi)
One half of Davichi, Lee Haeri always delivers in the emotion department. Watching her singing expressions will have you feeling...
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IU and rookie labelmate Yoon Hyun Sang show off their adorable chemistry as producer and singer in behind-the-scenes videos of the making of his debut album Pianoforte.

Loen Entertainment has released, via Daum Music, a video of the production of Yoon Hyun Sang’s self-produced album, portraying his ability to direct the way his own album reflects his musical identity. Viewers are then graced with the presence of IU, who quickly moves onto communicating with him casually, as they are both 93-liners. IU lent her sweet vocals to the track “When Would It Be” on his new album as well.

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High4’s Sung Gu teared up as he talked about IU.

High4 appeared on MBC Music’s Idol School set to air on October 28. During the show, High4’s Sung Gu shard the story behind crying in front of IU and hardships he went through before debuting.

High4’s Sung Gu said, “I spent my trainee days with IU. At the time IU told me, ‘I will help you out once you debut,’ and I’m so thankful because she kept her promise by appearing in the music video for Not Spring, Love, or Cherry Blossoms,” revealing that he cried while drinking with IU afterwards.

Sung Gu also shared that he appeared as an extra for over 100 times before he debuted as he dreamed of becoming a singer. MC So Jin commented, “It seems like Sung Gu really worked hard in his life. I hope that he becomes successful as High4,” bringing warm atmosphere to the set.

MBC Music’s Idol School featuring High4, LABOUM and GB9 is set to air on October 28 at 6 p.m.

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One year after their collaboration, South Korean veteran artist Choi Baek Ho chose IU as his favorite idol.

On an episode of KBS The Human Condition which aired on the 25th, legendary veteran singer, Choi Baek Ho, talked about his favorite junior singers and chose IU as his favorite idol.

When comedian Kim Junhyun, who was with Choi Baek Ho at the time, asked who his favorite junior artist was, the veteran answered, “I really like IU, but I’m also pretty acquainted with ALi,” he continued, “Once there was a time when IU sang a song with me during my concert and ALi was watching from the...
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Singer IU let fans know that they shouldn't worry about her after her wisdom teeth removal.

On October 23, IU wrote to her official fan cafe, "Hi! I'm not worried, but I'm very swollen. Now it seems the pain is slowly going away. Thank you all for worrying about me~~~ Sleep well. ." She also shared the above photos that show how swollen the left side of her cheek is.

In other news, IU recently took the #1 trophy on October 19th's 'Inkigayo' with the song "Sogyeokdong".

Let's hope IU heals up soon!
Each song has a unique part that makes it special and different. But the part of the song that seems to leave the biggest impressions on us are the stunning high notes. Here is a list of 9 idols that can hit the highest notes.

1. IU’s famous 3 high notes in “Good Day”

2. BAP - Daehyun in “Badman”

3. Ailee’s amazing vocals in “Heaven”

4. BEAST - Yoseob

5. TVXQ - Changmin

6. A Pink - Eunji in “NoNoNo”

7. SISTAR - Hyorin’s amazing high notes in “ONE WAY LOVE”

8. EXO - Chen

9. BEG - Narsha

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If you guys have watched SBS's "Heroes", you should know what IU's doppleganger is! What do you think about IU's monkey/chimpanzee face?

Funny enough, some idols are known to have a resemblance to certain animals! IU the monkey, Luhan the deer, and Dongwoo the Dino?! Check out this hillarious list of 9 Idols that have adorable animal doppelgangers

1. IU - Monkey

2. Luhan - Deer

3. Suzy - Rabbit

4. Tao - Panda

5. Krystal & Jessica - Cat

6. Dongwoo - Dinosaur

7. Yoo Jaesuk - Grasshopper

8. Lee Kwangsoo - Giraffe

9. Sandeul - Duck
While the newly released single of Seo Taiji and IU is getting much love from everyone, it is also bringing suspicions of plagiarism.
On September 2nd, Seo Taiji and IU released their collaboration track, “Sogyeokdong,” bringing love and joy to the fans of both IU and Seo Taiji. Even now the song is sweeping through various Korean charts, topping in all of them.

Seo Taiji’s comeback is highly anticipated in Korea as it is his first return in five years.

But even in the midst of its high popularity, it was almost inevitable that the song would face plagiarism suspicions. Some netizens are...
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It was a very good day for the nation’s little sister, who reached an incredible milestone in her career on September 18— her 6th anniversary! And to celebrate the many achievements in her prosperous career, let us grab our own pairs of red shoes, and journey through 10 of IU’s songs you absolutely must listen to— 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

1. Mia
Because it is her anniversary, the very first song on our journey is her debut song ‘Mia’. This tends to be the song that shocks everyone upon discovery— how did a 16-year-old manage to handle such a ballad? Unfortunately, her first...
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Once I saw the title of this article, I knew IU would be featured! allkpop posted "10 Female Idols Who Can Rock Beanies", and included IU, calling her "adorable" and posting THREE different pictures of her in 3 different beanies! Gotta love em!

IU puts the "A" in "Adorable." We already know she has a baby-face, but with a beanie, she goes back in time and returns as her 15-year-old self. Her taste in beanies is just as adorable, ranging from the monster-ear beanie (far right) to the beanie with a huge fluff ball placed on top.

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KBS 2TV's 'Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook' had a Jeju Acoustic Festival (JAF) special on September 13, featuring singers John Park and IU, who saw each other again for the first time in a long time!

IU said, "I like acoustic music with its simple composition. I think there's a high level of concentration," and performed an acoustic song with her soothing vocals. When asked if there was anything that came to mind in relation to Jeju Island, IU said, "I like Jeju Island's hallabong the best (a type of clementine). Its sweet taste is the best."

This cued John Park to appear holding a Jeju Island hallabong. He said, "It has been a while since I saw IU since a guest appearance at a concert. Today, she gives off a mature and womanly feel."