Lee Ji Eun 이지은 better known by her stage name IU 아이유, is a South Korean actress, model, and singer-songwriter. The "Nation’s Sweetheart" and the Korean most adore and respected artist. IU was a trainee for 10 months before making her debut as a solo artist on September 18, 2008 with the mini album Lost and Found.

Born in Seoul, South Korea she has a younger brother and attended Dongduk Women’s High School. IU worked hard to overcome a poor background. She was in the 7th grade when she officially decided to become a singer. Later on, she failed an audition at JYP (Who is nowadays saying that he was going to fire whoever let IU go) and she got into Loen Entertainment, she trained there since 2007.

She find inspiration on her best friend Yoo In Na. She loves reading books, listening to music, and browsing internet. Her favorite number is 8 and her favorite color is Purple.