IU, whose real name is Li Zhien, released her debut album Lost and Found in 2008. At that time, it was characterized by 65,438+05 girls. In addition to the support of many powerful musicians, her own singing skills are also a big selling point. The stage name "IU", "I" stands for IU, and "U" stands for the audience who have heard her songs. IU hopes to communicate with fans through her own voice and music. However, at that time, no one expected too much from this fragile girl, thinking that she was just a flash in the pan. Because her first album was too heavy, she released her first formal album "Growing Up" in 2009. Her lovely style made her popular quickly, and it wasn't long before someone predicted that she would be a strong candidate for "National Sister". At that time, IU joked that the title of "national sister" was too heavy, and she preferred to be the sister of someone who loved her. In 20 10, IU's performing arts career ushered in a peak period. The released songs "Good Day" and "Nagging" have occupied the top of the major charts for several weeks, and these two songs have also made her a winning general in folk programs, winning the Golden Record Award and the Seoul Folk Song Award last year. Her name was preceded by titles such as "Folk Trend" and "Three Tenors", and more and more young male fans and uncle fans were attracted by her, which is also very rare among the fans of Korean folk female singers. At the end of last year, IU officially entered the entertainment industry and starred in the youth TV series "Dream High". Among them, she and Zhang Yourong of 2PM played a couple, and the audience affectionately called them "milk lovers" according to the homophonic of their names. Today, she and Wen Genying are called "national sisters", and their popularity can be seen. According to industry estimates, the total income of IU in one year has reached 5 billion won. Although IU and her company have not responded positively, 654.38+0-200 million won is certain.