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Fans of IU are accustomed to seeing her act upbeat, adorable, and quirky in her singing and acting roles, but in her highly anticipated new drama Producer, IU says they will see a side of her they have never seen before.

When asked about how things are going on the set of Producer, IU said, “It’s really an honor. For one, the script is really entertaining, and it’s exciting to be able to work with such accomplished people [Kim Soo Hyun, Gong Hyo Jin, Cha Tae Hyun and Kim Jong Kook]. We are currently filming well. I think I will be able to show a new side of myself that I haven’t in the...
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All 8 concerts! Recorded secretly by very brave fans in the audience.

These fans risked being thrown out of the concerts to bring these audio files to us. Believe me, I know how heartbreaking it is to be thrown out of concerts for recording.

It has taken me until today to compile all 8 shows from 140522-140601.

Another fact that makes these shows special is that IU donated all the proceeds of these concerts to the Sewol Ferry Disaster Relief!

The brave and generous fans that shared them with me have my undying gratitude!

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DOWNLOAD INDIVIDUAL CONCERTS: link (All the original format files I received are here, along with the MP3 versions I made for streaming.)

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The teaser video for the first episode of KBS drama “Producer” has been released!

In the preview, which was dropped on May 8, main cast Kim Soo Hyun, Cha Tae Hyun, Gong Hyo Jin, and IU all appear, giving viewers a good idea of the personalities of their respective characters despite the short length of the video.

Kim Soo Hyun is clumsy new hire PD Baek Seung Chan who is a bundle of mistakes as he learns the ropes at work while Cha Tae Hyun is a seasoned “1 Night 2 Days” PD with a quirky, if not moody, personality.

Gong Hyo Jin plays no-nonsense PD Tak Ye Jin of “Music Bank” who is known for being hard to please but seems to have met her match in IU who plays stony-faced singer Cindy.

Needless to say, this new preview is only upping the anticipation for this star-studded drama. “Producer” is slated to begin airing on May 15 at 9:15 p.m. (KST).

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(Billboard (the most respected music chart on the planet) picks ‪#‎IU‬'s "A Flower Bookmark" as #3 best!)

3. IU - A Flower Bookmark

Having already conquered pop, folk and jazz on her past albums, the honey-voiced singer really went back to basics to remake hit songs from past decades and update them for a modern-day audience. The result is a soothing mix of classic K-pop melodies, some that have been given a fascinating sonic spin, like the disco-flavored cover of "Pierrot Laugh at Us."

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In addition to her radiating beauty and legendary fair skin, solo singer IU is also notorious for her amazing outfits.

In fact, the LOEN Entertainment singer has shocked fans with her beautiful ensembles so many times that netizens are in love with her stylist. A post on Instiz compiling all of the singer’s perfect outfits has attracted a lot of attention online recently, with many netizens in awe of her stylist’s impeccable taste.

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It has been revealed that solo artist IU has decided to maintain her loyalty to her current agency, LOEN Entertainment.

On June 3, a representative of LOEN Entertainment shared, “We have recently completed a contract renewal with IU, who has stayed with us for the past 7 years.”

IU’s exclusive contract with LOEN Entertainment will be expiring this coming June 9. However, the singer has already wrapped up the renewal of her contract early, and it is even said that she chose not to receive the deposit for her new contract.

Meanwhile, IU is currently appearing in KBS’ drama “Producer.”

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Singer IU will reportedly embark on a tour in China this summer!

According to a Chinese media outlet, IU will take up her 'Good Day in China' tour beginning in July, visiting Guangzhou, Changsha, Nanjing, Chongqing, Wuhan, Qingdao, and Shenzhen.

IU will be spending time with fans through over 10 of her hit songs as well a couple of songs in Chinese for her fans in China.

Stay tuned for more details!

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Who needs boys when you have your girlfriends?

Celebrity BFFs IU and Yoo In Na made headlines when they were spotted taking off on a girls′ trip to Italy, and more photos of the stars have surfaced.

In the recent photos making the rounds on the Internet, IU and Yoo In Na appear to be having a good time, rocking matching floppy hats and all-white looks.


IU′s agency revealed that the singer and Yoo In Na took off on a trip to Italy they planned themselves and are traveling without staff.

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Singer-actress IU released behind-the-scene cuts of her photoshoot for her recent single “Heart.”

On May 20th, IU shared two cuts of her jacket making photoshoot on her official Facebook account, linking fans to her fan cafe for more.

It is further revealed that the idea to write “heart” on her hand with chalk was the idea of IU as she is seen writing the words on her hands by herself.

“Heart” is currently taking over several online charts in first place, directly competing with Zion.T’s “Eat” which is following very close behind.

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During a private showcase Jung Yong Hwa hosted for his first solo album “One Fine Day,” he was questioned whether there are other artists he wants to collaborate with in the future. He answered, “There are so many. For this album I didn’t have any [collaborations] with women artists. For my next album, I want to sing a sweet duet with a woman. I have a song prepared already.”

He then added, “The artists I want [to sing with] are IU and Ailee since I’m already close with them. Also, I really want to collaborate with an artist named Sunwoo Jung Ah because she has a unique voice....
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Singer IU recently warned people against impersonating her on social media.

On February 12, IU’s agency LOEN Tree released a statement on the issue via their official Facebook page. The statement wrote, “We’d like to address the issue of people operating social media accounts that impersonate artists. We hope that people abstain from damaging the artists through impersonation.”

IU is far from the first to deal with impersonators on the Internet – last year, f(x)‘s Luna, Yoo Jae Suk, and Haha have all spoken out against the trend of fake social media accounts. Lee Jong Suk even became...
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The chemistry on screen between the two main characters is an integral part of the success of a K-drama series. Sometimes the chemistry is less believable, resulting in a less-than-satisfying series.

Sometimes the chemistry is so believable that you find yourself googling whether the couple is dating in real life. When it's discovered they are not dating, it's difficult to believe because their acting was so natural and real.

In this list we look at 9 of our favorite on-screen couples we wish would get together in real life:

1. Kyrstal/Min Hyuk - Heirs

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f(x)'s Krystal and CNBlue's Min Hyuk...
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Jang Kiha was asked again about his girlfriend IU on the June 28 broadcast of MBC FM4U's 'Tei's Dreaming Radio.'

When asked, "What song out of IU's songs do you like the most?" and he replied, "My favorite song is 'Glasses.' I like both 'Glasses' and 'Knee,' but I feel like 'Glasses' is a bit less famous, so I'm intent on getting it out there more."


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Jang Kiha talks about whether he gets to go on dates with IU lately
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Jang Kiha was asked again about his girlfriend IU on the June 28 broadcast of MBC FM4U's 'Tei's Dreaming...
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Sulli has been under fire today, particularly by f(x) fans, because of a recent SNS post. On her Instagram, Sulli posted a drawing and message of support for IU's new album.

She posted a drawing of herself and IU with the caption, "There's no way I can't love it, IU, I love you! I like all of the songs but I like "Red Queen" the best. I can't help it. I have to love her! (I didn't draw this drawing! Who drew this? Gold hands.)"

You can tell just how close Sulli and IU are, and how much Sulli cares for IU as her close friend. And of course Sulli is referencing how one of her drawings inspired...
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K-Pop music videos are known around the world as being outrageous and highly produced. With those kind of standards, it is hard for a music video to stand out without having some sort of theme or quirky addition. In this list, various animals are included to make for some interesting music videos!

Check out our list of “7 K-Pop Idols Who Posed With Animals In Their Music Videos.”

1. Hyuna - Red

"A monkey’s butt is red, Red is Hyuna, Hyuna is ah."

2. Block B - Nillili Mambo

This rooster seems to be the one creature that Park Kyung cannot defeat.

3. 2NE1 - Can’t Nobody

As if Minzy wasn’t badass...
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What do you think IU's real personality is like? When I met IU, she was cheerful and lively but polite.

And it seemed that she has a proper sense of value, while she talked in a clever way. Well, by the way, here's the one who knows about IU's real personality much better than me. It's famous kpop lyric writer Kim Eana.

She wrote lyrics of numerous kpop music such as Brown Eyed Girls' 'Abracadabra', Gain's 'Bloom', and Lee Sun Hee's 'Meet him among them'.

She also worked with IU by taking part in writing IU's 'Good Day' and 'The Red Shoes', and she knows her inside out. Here are Kim Eana's comments...
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Lee Joon Gi has reportedly been confirmed to star alongside female lead IU in SBS’ anticipated new drama, tentatively titled “Moon Lovers.”

According to industry insiders, the lead couple recently wrapped up the final negotiations regarding their roles. The first script reading will be held on January 8.

Based on a Chinese novel, the time travel-themed fantasy drama will switch between modern times and the Goryeo Dynasty. IU is expected to play the love interest of nine charming princes.

The director will be Kim Gyu Tae, who is best known for creating recent hit dramas “It’s Okay, That’s...
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Gaon has revealed the album sales rankings for solo singers in 2015. The list includes many singers from K-pop idol groups who released solo albums. Singers who are not a part of a group are actually in the minority this year. Did your favorite solo singer of 2015 make the list? Find out!

The top 10 singers with the highest album sales for 2015 are as listed below:

1. Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon “I” – 119,576

2. CNBLUE’s Jung Yong Hwa “One Fine Day” – 118,047

3. SHINee’s Jonghyun “Base” – 74,110

4. INFINITE’s Sunggyu “27″ – 73,971

5. JYJ’s Junsu “Flower” –...
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Congratulations to IU, who took No. 1 on “Inkigayo” for two weeks running with “Twenty-Three,” despite no physical appearances on the show.

This week, IU took the win over formidable SM artists f(x), who took No. 2 on the show, and Taeyeon, who did not perform.

Performers for this week’s “Inkigayo” include BTOB, TWICE, December, MONSTA X, N.Flying, 24K, and more, with comeback performances from Brown Eyed Girls, f(x), Joo, and Romeo.

Also on the show, for their debut stage, was the new RnB group Big Brain.

f(x) — “4 Walls”
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f(x) — “Diamond”
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Joo — “Cry & Blow”
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TWICE — “OHH AHH”
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Will this be the new best song ever? Singer and actress IU will release a new song through the highly anticipated upcoming drama Producer.

IU's agency said Thursday, "IU will release a new song on the new KBS 2 drama Producer. The song is for her singer character's performance scene." IU will write and sing the song for her role as K-pop star Cindy on Producer, specifically for the scene where Cindy performs on stage.

IU doesn't plan to release a new album yet and is focusing on filming Producer, her agency added.

On IU and Gong Hyo Jin's talk teaser, the actresses had an awkward first meeting...
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