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IU performing in 2018.
IU performing in Gwangju on November 5, 2018.

South Korean singer-songwriter IU (Lee Ji-eun) has written over seventy songs, mostly for her own musical career, but also for other performers and for several soundtrack albums.[1] She debuted in September 2008 with the single "Lost Child" and subsequently released the extended play (EP) Lost and Found.[2] The EP was completely written by Choi Gap-won.[3]

The first song credited to IU was "Alone in the Room", a song from her third extended play, Real, released in 2010.[4] With the release of her second studio album, Last Fantasy (2011), she started to take more creative control over the music, writing six of the thirteen total tracks.[5][6] The following studio album, Modern Times (2013), and its rerelease, Modern Times – Epilogue (2013), were also mostly written by IU and South Korean lyricist Kim Eana, who previously wrote multiple tracks on Last Fantasy.[7] Her subsequent releases, Chat-Shire (2015)[8] and Palette (2017), were nearly written all by herself, with help from multiple feature artists, including Zion.T, G-Dragon and Oh Hyuk.[9][10] Her fifth extended play, Love Poem, was entirely written by her, with two tracks— "The Visitor" and "Blueming", being produced by her.[11] IU wrote and performed multiple songs for various South Korean films and television series, including The Producers, My Mister, Bel Ami and Hotel Del Luna.

IU has received several accolades for her songwriting, including the Lyricist of the Year award at the 2018 Gaon Chart Music Awards.[12] Nineteen of the tracks written by the singer have been released as singles, with fifteen of those reaching the top of the Gaon Digital Chart, including "Through the Night", the fourth best-selling singles in South Korea with more than five million sales.[13][14]

Songs

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Park Ji-yoon in 2012.
IU and eleven more wrote are credited as writers on "Christmas Wishes", a collaboration between Park Ji-yoon (pictured), Lim Kim, Jang Jane and Puer Kim.
IU wrote "Leon", a song performed by her and Park Myeong-su (pictured) as EU God-G Isn't EU for MBC's Infinite Challenge.
For her fourth studio album Palette (2017), IU collaborated with G-Dragon (pictured) on "Palette". He is credited as a writer and the song topped the Gaon Digital Chart.
IU and actor Yeo Jin-goo (pictured) starred in the South Korean television series Hotel del Luna. For the series, IU wrote and recorded the song "Happy Ending".
Key
† Indicates single
Song title, original artist, album of release, and year of release
Song Artist(s) Writer(s) Album Year Ref.
"4AM" IU Lee Ji-eun
Corinne Bailey Rae 		Last Fantasy 2011 [5]
"Above the Time"
(Korean: 시간의 바깥; RR: Sigan-ui Bakkat) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Lee Min-soo 		Love Poem 2019 [11]
"Ah Puh"
(Korean: 어푸; RR: Eopu) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Lee Chan-hyuk
Peejay 		Lilac 2021 [15]
"In a Room Alone"
(Korean: 혼자 있는 방; RR: Honja Itneun Bang) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Choi Gap-won
Jeon Seung-woo 		Real 2010 [4]
"The Abandoned"
(Korean: 길 잃은 강아지; RR: Gil Ireun Gang-aji) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Last Fantasy 2011 [5]
"Bad Day"
(Korean: 싫은 날; RR: Sireun Nal) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Modern Times 2013 [16]
"Bbibbi" †
(Korean: 삐삐; RR: Ppippi) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Lee Jong-hoon 		Non-album release 2018 [1]
"Black Out" IU Lee Ji-eun
Lee Jong-hoon 		Palette 2017 [17]
"Blueming" † IU Lee Ji-eun
Lee Chae-kyu
Lee Jong-hoon 		Love Poem 2019 [11]
"Can't Love You Anymore" †
(Korean: 사랑이 잘; RR: Sarang-i Jal) 		IU featuring Oh Hyuk Lee Ji-eun
Lee Jong-hoon
Oh Hyuk 		Palette 2017 [17]
"Celebrity" † IU Lee Ji-eun
Jeppe London Bilsby
Lauritz Emil Christiansen
Ryan S. Jhun
Chloe Anne Latimer
Celine Svanback 		Lilac 2021 [15]
"Christmas Wishes" †
(Korean: 크리스마스소원; RR: Keuliseumaseu Sowon) 		Park Ji-yoon, Lim Kim, Jang Jane and Puer Kim Lee Ji-eun
Hareem
Jang Jane
Brian Joo
Jung Jichan
Lim Kim
Na Yoon-kwon
Park Ji-yoon
Puer Kim
Yoon Jong-shin
Younha 		Mystic Holiday 2013 2013 [18]
"Coin" † IU Lee Ji-eun
Poptime
Kako 		Lilac 2021 [15]
"Dear Moon" Jehwi Lee Ji-eun
Kim Je-hwi 		My Mister OST 2018 [19]
"Dear Name"
(Korean: 이름에게; RR: Ireumege) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Kim Eana
Lee Jong-hoon 		Palette 2017 [17]
"Dlwlrma"
(Korean: 이 지금; RR: I Jigeum) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Kim Je-hwi 		Palette 2017 [17]
"Drama"
(Korean: 드라마; RR: Deurama) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Pieces 2021 [20]
"Eight" †
(Korean: 에잇; RR: Eit) 		IU featuring Suga Lee Ji-eun
El Capitxn
Min Yoon-gi 		Non-album release 2020 [1]
"Empty Cup"
(Korean: 빈 컵; RR: Bin Keop) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Penomeco
Woogie 		Lilac 2021 [15]
"Ending Scene"
(Korean: 이런 엔딩; RR: Ireon Ending) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Sam Kim 		Palette 2017 [17]
"Epilogue"
(Korean: 에필로그; RR: Epillogeu) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Im Geum-bi
Kim Soo-young
Shim Eun-ji
Sumin 		Lilac 2021 [15]
"Everything's Alright" IU featuring Kim Hyeon-cheol [ko] Lee Ji-eun
Kim Hyeon-cheol 		Last Fantasy 2011 [5]
"Flu" IU Lee Ji-eun
Madilyn Bailey
Jacob Chatelain
Martin Coogan
London Jackson
Ryan S. Jhun
Zachariah Palmer 		Lilac 2021 [15]
"Friday" †
(Korean: 금요일에 만나요; RR: Geumyoil-e Mannayo) 		IU featuring Jang Yi-jeong of History Lee Ji-eun Modern Times – Epilogue 2013 [21]
"Full Stop"
(Korean: 마침표; RR: Machimpyo) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Son Sung-je 		Palette 2017 [17]
"Glasses"
(Korean: 안경; RR: An-gyeong) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Chat-Shire 2015 [22]
"Greedyy"† JeA featuring Moonbyul of Mamamoo Lee Ji-eun
Moon Byul-yi 		Non-album single 2020 [1]
"Happy Ending" IU Lee Ji-eun
Kim Je-hwi 		Non-album single 2019
"Heart"
(Korean: 마음; RR: Maeum) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Chat-Shire (CD only) and The Producers OST 2015 [22]
"Her" †
(Korean: 그의 그대; RR: Geuui Geudae) 		Cherry B Lee Ji-eun
Cherry B
Lee Jong-hoon 		Non-album single 2017 [1]
"Hi Spring Bye"
(Korean: 봄 안녕 봄; RR: Bom Annyeong Bom) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Naul 		Lilac 2021 [15]
"Hold My Hand"
(Korean: 내 손을 잡아; RR: Nae Soneul Jaba) 		IU Lee Ji-eun The Greatest Love OST 2011 [1]
"Holssi" †
(Korean: 홀씨; RR: Holssi) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Lee Jong-hoon
Lee Chae-gyu 		The Winning 2024 [23]
"I Believe in Love" †
(사랑을 믿어요; Sarang-eul mid-eoyo) 		Yoo Seung Ho featuring IU Lee Ji-eun
Yoo Seung Ho 		Road for Hope 2010 [24]
"I Stan U"
(Korean: 관객이 될게; RR: gwangaegi doelge) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Kim Jehwi
Kim Hee-won 		The Winning 2024 [23]
"Jam Jam"
(Korean: 잼잼; RR: Jaemjaem) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Sunwoo Jung-a 		Palette 2017 [17]
"Knees"
(Korean: 무릎; RR: Mureup) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Chat-Shire 2015 [22]
"Leon" †
(Korean: 레옹; RR: Leong) 		EU God-G Isn't EU
con. Park Myeong-su & IU 		Lee Ji-eun Infinite Challenge
Yeongdong Expressway Music Festival 		2015 [25]
"Lilac" †
(Korean: 라일락; RR: Ra-illak) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Im Soo-ho
Dr.Jo
Ung Kim
N!ko 		Lilac 2021 [15]
"Love Letter"
(Korean: 러브레터; RR: Reobeureteo) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Pieces 2021 [20]
"Love of B"
(Korean: 을의 연애; RR: Eurui Yeonae) 		IU featuring Park Ju-won Lee Ji-eun
Park Ju-won 		Modern Times 2013 [16]
"Love Poem" † IU Lee Ji-eun
Lee Jong-hoon 		Love Poem 2019 [11]
"Love Wins All" † IU Lee Ji-eun
Seo Dong-hwan 		The Winning 2024 [23]
"Lullaby"
(Korean: 자장가; RR: Jajang-ga) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Kim Hee-won 		Love Poem 2019 [11]
"My Christmas Wish" †
(Korean: 십이월 이십오일의 고백; RR: Sib-iwol Isib-oil-ui Gobaeg) 		Jung Seung-hwan Lee Ji-eun Non-album single 2019 [1]
"My Sea"
(Korean: 아이와 나의 바다; RR: A-i-wa Na-ui Bada) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Kim Hee-won
Kim Je-hwi 		Lilac 2021 [15]
"Next Stop"
(Korean: 정거장; RR: Jeonggeojang) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Pieces 2021 [20]
"Not Spring, Love, or Cherry Blossoms" †
(Korean: 봄 사랑 벚꽃 말고; RR: Bom sarang beotggot malgo) 		High4 featuring IU Lee Ji-eun
Oh Seung-taek 		Hi High 2014 [26]
"Palette" †
(Korean: 팔레트; RR: Palleteu) 		IU featuring G-Dragon Lee Ji-eun
Kwon Ji-yong 		Palette 2017 [17]
"Pastel Crayon"
(Korean: 크레파스; RR: Keurepaseu) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
KZ
Junjaman 		Modern Times – Epilogue and Bel Ami OST 2013 [21]
"Peach" †
(Korean: 복숭아; RR: Boksung-a) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Spring of a Twenty Year Old 2012 [27]
"Red Queen" IU featuring Zion.T Lee Ji-eun
Lee Chae-kyu
Lee Jong-hoon 		Chat-Shire 2015 [22]
"Remembrance Candy"
(Korean: 기억사탕; RR: Gieoksatang) 		Billlie Lee Ji-eun (credited as IU) Appendix: Of All We Have Lost 2024 [28]
"Shh.." IU featuring Hyein, Jo Won Sun & (Narr. Patti Kim) Lee Ji-eun
Lee Jong-hoon
Lee Chae-gyu 		The Winning 2024 [23]
"Shoes"
(Korean: 새 신발; RR: Sae Sinbal) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Lee Jong-hoon 		Chat-Shire 2015 [22]
"Shopper" † IU Lee Ji-eun
Lee Jong-hoon
Lee Chae-gyu 		The Winning 2024 [23]
"Strawberry Moon" † IU Lee Ji-eun
Lee Jong-hoon 		Non-single album 2021 [1]
"Take Care Of My Dad"
(Korean: 아빠를 부탁해; RR: Appaleul butaghae) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Take Care of My Dad OST 2015 [1]
"Teacher" IU featuring Ra.D Lee Ji-eun
Lee Doo-hyun 		Last Fantasy 2011 [5]
"Troll"
(Korean: 돌림노래; RR: Dollimnorae) 		IU featuring Dean Lee Ji-eun
Kwon Hyuk
Park Woo-sang
Junny 		Lilac 2021 [15]
"The Shower"
(Korean: 푸르던; RR: Pureudeon) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Chat-Shire 2015 [22]
"The Snowman" †
(Korean: 눈사람; RR: Nunsaram) 		Jung Seung-hwan Lee Ji-eun
Kim Je-hwi 		Spring Again 2018 [29]
"The Visitor"
(Korean: 그 사람; RR: Geu Saram) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Love Poem 2019 [11]
"Through the Night" †
(Korean: 밤편지; RR: Bampyeonji) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Kim Hee-won
Kim Je-hwi 		Palette 2017 [17]
"Twenty-Three"
(Korean: 스물셋; RR: Seumulset) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Lee Chae-kyu
Lee Jong-hoon 		Chat-Shire 2015 [22]
"Twenty-Three"
(Bonus track) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Lee Jong-hoon
PJ 		Chat-Shire and The Producers OST 2015 [22]
"Uncle"
(Korean: 삼촌; RR: Samchon) 		IU featuring Lee Juck Lee Ji-eun
Lee Juck 		Last Fantasy 2011 [5]
"Unlucky" IU Lee Ji-eun
Kim Je-hwi 		Love Poem 2019 [11]
"Voice-mail"
(Japanese version) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Yadako 		Can You Hear Me? 2011 [30]
"Voice-mail"
(Korean version) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Modern Times 2013 [16]
"Wait"
(Korean: 기다려; RR: Gidaryeo) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
Texu 		Modern Times 2013 [16]
"When You Fall" † Sam Kim featuring Chai Lee Ji-eun
Chai
Sam Kim 		Non-album single 2018 [1]
"Winter Sleep" †
(Korean: 겨울잠; RR: Gyeo-ul Jam) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Pieces 2021 [20]
"Wisdom Tooth"
(Korean: 사랑니; RR: Sarangni) 		IU Lee Ji-eun
G. Gorilla [ko] 		Last Fantasy 2011 [5]
"You"
(Korean: 너; RR: Neo) 		IU Lee Ji-eun Pieces 2021 [20]
"Zezé" IU Lee Ji-eun
Lee Chae-kyu
Lee Jong-hoon 		Chat-Shire 2015 [22]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Songs Registered Under IU (10000992)". Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA). Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Lee, Kyung-ran (January 6, 2011). "Singer IU wins fans by going her own way". Korea Joongang Daily. Archived from the original on July 6, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  3. ^ Lost and Found (liner notes). IU. South Korea: LOEN Entertainment. 2008. ASIN B001H1EYL2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ a b Real (liner notes). IU. South Korea: Loen Entertainment. 2010.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ a b c d e f g Last Fantasy (liner notes). IU. South Korea: Loen Entertainment. 2011.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ Kim, Won-gyeom (November 29, 2011). 아이유 “일 욕심 좀 냈더니…허걱! 원형탈모”. The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). Dong-A Ilbo. Archived from the original on November 29, 2011. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  7. ^ 아이유, 서두름인가 바로 이때인가…국민여동생 벗기 '모던타임스'. Newsis (in Korean). Newsis News Agency. October 7, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  8. ^ 아이유, 새 앨범 '쳇셔(Chat–Shire)' 음원차트 '줄 세우기'. JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). JoongAng Media Network. October 23, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  9. ^ Herman, Tamar (April 21, 2017). "IU Releases Coming-of-Age Single 'Palette,' Feat. G-Dragon". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on April 24, 2017. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  10. ^ Sun, Mi-Kyung (April 7, 2017). 아이유, 오혁과 콜라보 곡은 '사랑이 잘'..'권태기 커플' [IU and Oh Hyuk collaboration Can't Love You Anymore]. HuffPost Korea. Verizon Media. Archived from the original on July 12, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g Love Poem (liner notes). IU. South Korea: Kakao M. 2019.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. ^ "7th Gaon Chart Music Awards 2017 – Winners". www.kpopawards.co.kr. Archived from the original on February 24, 2018.
  13. ^
    • "Peach": 2012년 20주차 Digital Chart [Week 20 of 2012 Digital Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
    • "Friday": 2014년 01주차 Digital Chart [Week 01 of 2014 Digital Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived from the original on February 28, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
    • "Twenty-Three": 2015년 44주차 Digital Chart [Week 44 of 2015 Digital Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived from the original on September 9, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
    • "Through the Night": 2017년 13주차 Digital Chart [Week 13 of 2017 Digital Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived from the original on April 6, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
    • "Palette": 2017년 16주차 Digital Chart [Week 16 of 2017 Digital Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived from the original on January 2, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
    • "Autumn Morning: 2017년 38주차 Digital Chart [Week 38 of 2017 Digital Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived from the original on July 24, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
    • "Bbibbi": 2018년 41주차 Digital Chart [Week 41 of 2018 Digital Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
    • "Love Poem": 2019년 45주차 Digital Chart [Week 45 of 2019 Digital Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
    • "Blueming": 2019년 47주차 Digital Chart [Week 47 of 2019 Digital Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
    • "Eight": 2020년 19주차 Digital Chart [Week 19 of 2020 Digital Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  14. ^ C., Daniel (June 20, 2019). "Gaon's 관찰노트" [Gaon's Observation Notes]. Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Lilac (liner notes). IU. South Korea: Edam Entertainment. 2021.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  16. ^ a b c d Modern Times (liner notes). IU. South Korea: Loen Entertainment. 2013.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  17. ^ a b c d e f g h i Palette (liner notes). IU. South Korea: Fave Entertainment, Loen Entertainment. 2017.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  18. ^ Mystic Holiday 2013 (liner notes). Various artists. South Korea: Mystic Story, SM Entertainment. 2013.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  19. ^ My Mister Original Soundtrack (liner notes). Various artists. South Korea: Stone Music Entertainment. 2018.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  20. ^ a b c d e Pieces (liner notes). IU. South Korea: Edam Entertainment. 2021.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  21. ^ a b Modern Times – Epilogue (liner notes). IU. South Korea: Loen Entertainment. 2013.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  22. ^ a b c d e f g h i Chat-Shire (liner notes). IU. South Korea: Loen Entertainment. 2015.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  23. ^ a b c d e Cite error: The named reference The Winning was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  24. ^ Road for Hope (liner notes). Yoo Seung Ho. South Korea: LOEN Entertainment. 2010.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  25. ^ 2015 무한도전 가요제, ‘레옹’ 박명수-‘마틸다’ 아이유 완벽 변신…파격 헤어 ‘엄지 척!’ [Infinite Challenge Song Festival 2015 "Leon", Park Myeong-su and IU, complete makeover ... Cheap Hair 'Thumbs up!']. DongA (in Korean). Dong-A Ilbo. August 13, 2018. Archived from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  26. ^ Hi High (liner notes). High4. South Korea: N.A.P Entertainment. 2014. ASIN B016ZN026M.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  27. ^ Spring of a Twenty Year Old (liner notes). IU. South Korea: Loen Entertainment. 2012.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  28. ^ "Billie: "IU, who we've had our eyes on closely... a dream-like collaboration."". The Korea Times (in Korean). October 16, 2024.
  29. ^ Spring Again (liner notes). Jung Seung-hwan. South Korea: Antenna. 2018.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  30. ^ Can You Hear Me? (liner notes). IU. Japan: EMI Music Japan. 2013.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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