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To the comment saying iu got popular internationally because of jungkook, that's simply not true. Iu has been popular outside Korea for years. Armys, especially the loud american ones just happened to discover her because of jungkook and the collab with suga and can't shut up since, making it seem like that's the reason she's popular. She's a 2nd gen icon, and she's still extremely popular now. A whole queen.

Now we understand why she is the crush of many idols, and being hated for that is ridiculous, she definitely is MUCH MORE than a "pretty face".

The girl who was rejected by many auditions, now holds many records and awards!! SLAY IU!

IU also lost two of her closest friends who both took their lives, Jonghyun and Sulli, which will always be remembered. Jonghyun even made a song for her called A Gloomy Clock and he evens sings on that song and for Sulli, she wrote a song for her called Peach and even appeared in the drama Hotel de Luna because IU herself ask her to do the role. It’s so sad that she and all of us lost them.

She even held a concert in Jakarta, Indonesia because there's someone commented in her Instagram post. And she also recognized the girl when she show her comment banner in concert and said "she is the one that make me make this concert". She is so sweet to her fans

Now she is the sunbaenim everyone adores

She’s right, there’s nothing as bad as poverty. & Dream is expensive. I admire her braveness. At such situation, she had the strength to follow her dream, and made that happen. She didn’t care what others said and believed herself. Sometimes, I wanna throw everything away and just wanna do what I really love. This video really gave me motivation 💗

I started to love her as an artist but ended up loving her as a person, I adore her so much.

Wish Netflix make a movie about her, so everyone will get up for every life obstacle and mistake... We are human, and it's okay to make a mistake or being imperfect, as long as we'll never give up... Literally crying when her grandmother give her money instead of angry or talk bad things to her...

The true definition of beauty, brain and attitude.

IU is the definition of paving her own way to success. And she's damn great at her career as a singer and even greater as an actress. She's too amazing ♥️

A true example of beauty inside and out..her story is so inspiring

I want to add that in many interviews IU has said that she doesn't hate herself anymore. This is also expressed in her Palette song, since turning 25,she learned to accept herself. And this is more explored in My sea song.

I want to tell her more than just “you are pretty” for IU is a strong person who hasn't let so much trauma hold her back. She has worked hard all her life, overcome all the odds, and she still ends up thinking about others first and supporting everyone around her and more. She's an inspiration. I relate a lot to her, not in fame, but childhood and more. I was also born 1993, had parents on the poorer side, was with abusive people until I moved in with my grandparents. her story reminds me that i can keep going too. i dont have enough words.

I just watched her drama "My Mister" about 2 years ago. The plot tells the story of a poor girl who lives in poverty with high debt. IU playing the character on that drama looks so real. I can even tell that she's not playing a role, she's trying to tell people "I was living in this property and no body trying to save me. I'm a survivor, my own savior" ❤❤

IU story is like a protagonist in some kind of books, over and over again having hardships yet she breaks them all and not forget to give back and share what she can ❤️

Sometimes I forget how young IU is and was when she started cuz she’s been one of my favourite singers since I was a child.

After knowing her childhood makes me feel so much respect towards her 😭. Go strong girll 💕 You have done well😭😭

IU is the strongest person I know. She suffered all that and continues to stand tall today. She didn't deserve all the hate. I respect her so much as a person and as a singer. She is the ultimate Queen.

That's why IU really deserves the love she had now. She became famous and that's because of her acting and songs not because of someone who ships her from "that" popular member of boygroup who also admired of IU's hardworks, beauty and Talent. WE ALL ADMIRED THIS GIRL FOR A PURPOSE.

IU's parents did a great job of raising her 🥺 At 10:52-11:10, it said, "If she made a mistake as a child, her parents did let her read a book instead of punishing her." Her parents deserve a praise for raising such a beautiful, talented, and sweetheart lady like IU 🥺

Don't say money isn't happiness, some people out there are dying just cuz of it.

I'll never forget IU. The legend she is. I first saw her in dream high and loved her voice. Then the song red shoes had me hooked.

Not giving up takes so much strength. It's not easy. And the most common thing in successful people is that they never give up and that's why they are successful. IU is so great.

Honestly kind of happy she didn’t get picked up by one of those bigger entertainment companies. All of us who have been listening to kpop for a while know she most likely would’ve been put in a group. She probably wouldn’t have had as much say in her songs & career and I’ve seen many a neglected idol under those big companies that are always pumping the newest hottest talents. Instead she has this amazing team, who loves her and who she loves. Her persistence though is really amazing I couldn’t imagine facing 20 rejections & pushing forward. Really enjoyed listening to Palette & hearing how she made peace with herself. Pisses me off though that love scandals still are a thing in the kpop industry. Fans need to realize they’re in a parasocial relationship with this idol, you’re not dating them. How can you expect a beautiful 20 yr old not to date? 🙄

I have never felt the urge to protect someone like i've felt for her.

이런 과거가 있다한들 아이유한테 영향을 준다고 장담을 못 해요. 이런 거죠. 나는 슬픈 과거가 있으니 과거를 이기고 잘 해낸 거야 이런 스토리가 대중에게 소비되는 건 잘 알아요. 그러나 아이유는 스스로 선택하고 책임지고 지내왔기 때문에 결과가 지금의 아이유 같습니다. 과거에서 벗어나고자 성공한 게 아니라 성공하니까 과거가 조명 받는 거죠. 과거는 중요하지 않아요. 현재 잘하고 있을 때 환호 받는 것만으로 충분하다고 생각합니다.

She's truly an angel 💖 not only her face is absolutely pretty, her soul and her actions are beautiful

And that is why she is so sweet and generous with every body That hard time made her strong enough to survive this industry

I am not even IU fan but she is so talented and I am surprised she didn't give up easily. She is a living proof that if you keep trying and trying by hardwork you will somehow succeed.

Only the bravest, most compassionate soul can go through such a difficult childhood and still have the willpower to change their world and love in such a way that IU does. The reason why she has these skills is because of her tenacity to keep going after so much hardship because that heart is so pure it just wants to find a place to express itself and bring out the best in people. I'm so moved knowing that other people like this exist and have never given up and continuously grow this never-ending motivation to make a difference because her Grandmother showed her how much that kindness can affect everything, down to the core. Her voice is a catalyst for so many, it's a light in the dark to her past suffering, I'm so proud of her.

This is my story of knowing IU, when I was still in elementary school, my brother watched her music video "You & I" and my thought was "she sings well" but haven't fell into her yet, then "Dream High" was airing in tv, the first time I heard "Someday" as her audition song she sang in the drama, since then I completely fell for her spell, she sounds like an angel for real

Not in that way after she has been scammed, to me IU's grandma is already become the most meaningful and valuable person in her life since the first day IU and her brother stayed with her grandma. I totally understand how how it feel , when my grandma passed away I was so blank , empty, and even have a thought of commit suicide cause somehow the only light that shines in your life is nowhere to be find but luckily I tried my other best to find another reason to be alive , I truly appreciated how IU went through all of those not only in childhood but she has to experienced her best friends dead one by one.

The fact that iu is still so kind hearted and not spoiled like some other people her age is amazing. She is so strong and deserves to be successful. It feels the most horrible when you are held so high as a child then get dropped even more than those who werent held high.

I love IU because our family had experienced the same thing she did, we were kind of well off but suddenly went bankrupt and my sister and I had to lived with our relatives who sometimes shunned us and we really had nothing and just about last year after our bankruptcy worsened things began to change just then and I heard IU’s story and I saw her and her talent and just fell in love with her with all her humble personality and lovely nature🥰🥰🥰

IU is definitely one hell of an icon in the K-pop industry. I've only heard about the Palette song which she released and Strawberry Moon which is pretty great as well. I hope IU continues to ascend. Like many others in the industry, she has struggled a lot, but now she's pretty much well-known not only in SK but overseas as well. Much love, IU ❤️

IU proves there is power in not giving up

she's an amazing person coming from zero and i think due to her hard past, she keeps giving and giving for the people in needs. definitely a role model-worthy kind of person.

we really need a documentary on IU, she is amazing

아이유가 소속사랑 재계약 할때 소속사가 재계약 서류를 내놓질 못하고 있었죠 아이유가 너무 커져버렸고 소속사는 그 돈을 맞춰줄수가 없었습니다 아이유는 그 이유를 듣고는 그게 무슨 문제냐며 바로 계약을 했죠 이런 사람 보기 힘듭니다 아이유는 사랑입니다

She is more than "just pretty", actually a lot more than that. Everytime she was knocked down, she rose up stronger than before , and this transformed her into a lioness. Yes , we all need to roar like a lioness and rise up stronger than ever.

I'm glad she's as successful as she is!! She deserves all the joy

She's the best artist and so strong. She deserves all the success and recognition she gets now

I am grateful to live in the same era as IU and to be able to see her and listen to her songs.

She's truly an inspiration, she never gave up even if it was so hard for her, she still didn't give up her dream.

Actually, I became UAENA because of her story and her personality of being matured and strong to go through all of these. My story is quite similar to her, but only the thing is that me and my family still couldn't overcome the poverty yet no matter how hard we tried. Along those years whenever I felt so down, I encouraged myself by watching IU, by listening to her interviews and her songs; especially her lyrics. She would never know that she saved my life so many times. I really appreciate this girl for being so strong and matured.

너무아룸다운 아이유~~행복하소서늘~~그리고 건강하고 ......

Can we appreciate how well this video is edited,though? It made me feel all emotions IU must have been going through and i liked her songs too,this video made me stan her and become her fan. Thank you so muc for providing such facts and her emotional life story.

This video is basically a "try not to fall in love with IU"-challenge.

Can we not saying it "love scandal"? Being in love or relationship with someone is not a scandal. It simply just a news. Stop calling it scandal. Why not trying to start change our perception of it by not calling it a scandal

She really deserve to be known and more popular not only to their country but internationally because she really has an inspiring story to share, all the hardships and sacrifices makes her a better and more better person... She's really worth stunning for... Wishing her good health, long life and being safe all the time... 🙏😇🇵🇭

IU is really amazing. She's multitalented, beautiful, warm-hearted, and smart

IU has a great personality she faced lot many hurdles but she proved that nothing is stronger than passion she kept going and today this generation is able to witness the history she's writing. Thank you so much for being there Angel! loads of love

She is sooo strong, she suffered a lot and also she lost her 3 bestfriends

I have been a fan of her for more than half my life. I can’t believe 12 years have already passed since I discovered her. She will always be my favorite artist of all time.

She is an amazing young woman with a very big heart. May she always be blessed.

IU or directly sound 'ayu' literally means 'beautiful' lady in Malay.

"This incident was her fault" okay imma stop you riiight there, cause dating is not a scandal. The fault is the hater's only

she is so inspiring.. she deserves all the success she got🥹

Shes wise, strong, fierce, matured behind her cute and girly look. That makes her so amazing

IU is so popular even she doesn't promote her songs overseas ❤️

If I meet her someday, I wanna tell her that she is strong and we as her fans are always here for her

IU is a national treasure for sure 💖 Thank you for this video~

I’m not a fan of her music, but I respect her talent, and she also seems to be a genuine great person. So good for her, she deserves the success she has.

IU is one of the most criticized and trolled Korean female icon who hasn't lost to suicide. Other people go through same criticism and commit suicide or become alcoholics but IU proves to be the strongest. My advice to koreans, "your trolling of stars is taking too many young and beautiful lives, please learn to stop and appreciate them"

I'm crying right now. :( as a child left to my grandma, her love for her is so relatable.

My first impression of her was in Hotel del Luna. One of the best dramas I have ever seen and much of this is because of IU. Since then I tried to know more about her and found out what an exceptional woman she is. Not only a good singer and actress, not only an outstanding beautiful girl....she has also a heart of gold and that makes her much more attravtive than anything else. All the best for her and I wish she can overcome all hardships from the past and also the ones which may possibly cross her way in future. Go on sweety.

I never knew. Thank you for this video. I listened some songs of IU, but never searched for her. I am an ELF, but that never affected my thoughts on her, and now learning about her makes me look at her in awe. She is seriously an idol deserving the idol title. What a beautiful person.

Shes the artist that even other artists want to protect !!

She is amazing. Korean society can be suffocating for young women.

История АЮ меня потрясла до глубины души. Я смотрела фильмы с её исполнением, слушала её песни. Я рада, что девушка проявила упорство, преодолела трудности, она сохранила веру в себя. 🌞

IU is an amazing person inside and out... She is incredibly talented but still down to earth and super generous. far too many idols believe that they are god's gift but IU is the opposite.

More than being brought up mostly poor the fact that she pursued her dreams and worked really hard for several years as a singer shows much of her character. I have to admit I used to dislike her as I thought she was pretentious but recently found the errors of my ways😁

IMAGINE HAVING INTERNATIONAL FANS WITHOUT DOING PROMOTIONS INTERNATIONALLY. Other points that are worth emphasizing: 1. Before, about her self-hatred, or about how she felt like she just do things based on her agency's instruction, is the reason that she decided to make her own music. Literally, she started producing her own album, composes, writes her own lyrics. Take note, she excels in all these things. Aside from her awards as a Singer (and actress), she's also an AWARD-WINNING SONGWRITER/LYRICIST, and AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER. Also, she has been writing lyrics for other singers as well. 2. Since she started making her own music, that's when she became not just the "popular" but also regarded as a RESPECTED artist and musician. 3.In 2019, IU became the first female artist to hold a 360 degree concert in Korea. What’s amazing there is that she started doing concerts with a small audience, and slowly, gradually, her audience/fans keep increasing. So it really is more fulfilling, isn't it? A fan fact: Before when she was still in her early days of debut, she was asked as to what her dream concert is: Her dream concert was just so simple. She only wish to hold a concert in a small theatre so she can accommodate and be close to the audience while singing. Just so you know, she never was the greedy type. 4.Eventually, she became the idol of idols, celebrity of celebrities. Her concerts are even regarded as more star-studded than award shows because of how many celebrities attend (that includes you fave Oppa in Kdrama land haha) 5.ANOTHER FACT: IU has a so-called “THE BUNKER”. It is a studio she owns, where she lets junior artists or aspiring artists use the instruments in there, and practice and make music. Plus,there exists the so-called "IU SCHOLARSHIP". IU has been sponsoring students in college. There's so much more.

honestly, i’m just a casual listener but after watching this i have so much respect for her! she is such a strong role model

IU and GD is my heart soloist. I can't imagine the struggles they had faced in the very beginning but now they're both shinning. I really wish they could have another collab with the song MISSING YOU ☺️✨

She's really strong and kind woman that's why I love her

I’m so happy I discovered “lost child” when I was 10. I heard it from one of my sister’s playlist and became a fan of IU since then. Now it’s been 12 years and she’s the only singer who I will always love 💘

So happy for her success. Everytime she hits All Kill on the charts, can't help but be proud of her ❤

Her story is so motivated 😭😭

Now look at where she's at.. such a Queen 👑💞💞💞💞

IU is amazing she is one of the best solo artists. Every one adores her.

Credit to This kind person for raising awareness for our poor Queen

She is where she is now thanks to her own intuition and self-respect. She kept banging on god’s door until she finally had a chance to be heard. Never give up, fight for your passion.

Her grandma was her blessing sent by the heaven

IU made lots of fans get into kpop and drama. She was popular even before BTS. Lots of kpop idols are fans of IU and have a crush on her 'coz she is good on her own and she is still hitting it big.

사랑해 지은아! 넌 세상에서 가장 소중해! 그리고 가장 예뻐! 알고 있지? 넌 이세상에 하나밖에 없는 하나님의 걸작품이거든! 그분을 만남으로 가장 행복한 여인으로 다시태어나렴ᆢ 사랑하는 아이유 늘 기도할께 홧팅!🙆‍♀️🎶🎵💕🥰💞

life is hard but u made it with smile, lovely smile IU be always cute.

now she's super well known and loved by korean and international fans 😭💜

This video is so inspiring. That no matter what the circumstances no one can stop you from success, and for that you should work very hard with full determination and dedication. IU had a tough life, and there is a lot to learn from her, even though facing so many hardships, she remained strong, and moved forward.

She is a much loved soloist both in her home country and internationally by her own efforts and not just because of Jungkook. No Korean or old kpop fan that doesn't know her. She is very popular. I am an older kpop fan and also an older ARMY. We should all love both IU and BTS. Spread love not hate.

behind a beautiful smile there is a dark story eveyone suffer in there life at a young age or a older age everyone suffer IU hs a beaytiful heart she is strong love you

She hurts a lot, one of those is all of her besties leaving her one by one.

I am proud of IU for being a courageous survivor who came out of such a challenging childhood unscathed.

That's why I respect her so much A truly kpop live legend

I like this actress. She can act really well and a big plus, she's so cute.

IU is dominating kpop charts everytime she releases a new song or album she maintain a roof Perfect All Kill (PAK) for months and months and has a unique listeners where other idols can't even do it. My Queen is even donating his fortune and credited it to UAENA her fans. The only lyricist, singer, actress I really love and adore. And a lot more. I'm a proud MAENA ❤️

I discovered her in Dream High (still one of my favourite kdramas of all times)

My best K-pop solo artist of all time...I really have a good eye for talent🙃😎😎... My no 1 Idol actor 👸👸