IU (Singer)

IU, born Lee Ji-eun, is a famous South Korean singer, songwriter, and actress. She made her debut as a singer releasing her first mini-album titled Lost and Found with Kakao M. Her album titled Growing Up and IU...IM turns out to be her breakthrough. Good Day, The Red Shoes, and Through the Night are some of the promising songs by IU. Furthermore, Ji-eun also has starred in television series such as Dream High, Your Are the Best!, and The Producers.   

Dongduk Girl's High School Graduate

IU was born on 16th May 1993, in Songjeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea as Lee Ji-eun. She is the daughter of Lee Jin-kook and Kim Mi-sam. She has a younger brother, Lee Jon-hoon. 

Talking about her educational background, she did her schooling at Dongduk Girl's High School, graduating in 2012. During her school years, she made her pa s sion for singing and decided to become a singer.

She holds Korean nationality and belongs to Asian ethnicity. As of now, she is 27 years old who stands at the height of 5 feet 3 inches or 1.6 m.

Professional Life

IU is a renowned singer, songwriter, and actress. She made her debut as a singer at the age of fifteen releasing her first mini-album titled Lost and Found with Kakao M.  

IU is a famous k-pop star who holds $15 million net worth SOURCE: Asian Junkie

But, her album titled Growing Up and IU...IM became the first big break in her music career. To date, she has three studio albums: Last Fantasy, Modern Times, and Palette. 

Some of her promising tracks which managed to won millions of peoples heart, include Good Day, The Red Shoes, Through the Night, Twenty-three, You and I, My Old Story, and more.

Along with her singing career, she has also found success in acting. She has starred in television series such as Dream High, Your Are the Best!, and The Producers. 

Whopping Net Worth Of $15 Million

IU has acc u mulated a net worth of $15 million as of February 2021. Her major sources of income would be her professional career in singing and acting. Likewise, she also adds a decent sum from her endorsements, album sales, and merch. 

Ji-eun has worked in television series such as Dream High, Your Are the Best!, and The Producers, and movies such as A Turtle's Tale 2, Shades of the Heart, and Hotel Del Luna.  

Moreover, she has a good fan following on her social media Instagram. She ama s sed $37,163 to $61,938 per sponsored post from her account titled @dlwlrma, which has over 18 million followers.

Previously Dated Jang Ki-ha

IU was previously in a relationship with Jang Ki-ha, a singer-songwriter, actor, and radio host. The couple had been dating since March 2015. However, as per tabloids, IU and Jang are no more together as they broke up.  

\IU and Jang Ki-ha broke up SOURCE: Twitter

Prior to Ki-ha, IU was in a relationship with her Dream High co-star, Jang Wooyoung. Both of them has decided not to talk about their breakup and relationship in the media.

Frequently Asked Question

1. Is IU married?

No, IU is not married as of now.

2. Is IU single?

South Korean-born renowned singer, IU is possibly single at the moment.

3. What is IU's personality type?  

As per her Instagram Q&A, she admitted that she is an INFP.

4. Who is her boyfriend?

IU was previously in a relationship with Jang Ki-ha, a singer-songwriter, actor, and radio host. The couple had been dating since March 2015. However, as per tabloids, they broke up.

5. How much is her wealth?

IU has acc u mulated a net worth of $15 million as of 2021.