In the fiercely competitive realm of Kpop, IU has consistently demonstrated that she transcends the typical idol archetype. She emerges not merely as an actress but as a multifaceted artist, lyricist, poet, and songwriter. This webpage gathers a selection of my favorite IU's most poignant lyrics and quotes, resonating deeply with her devoted fans, while also unveiling her authentic persona. Additionally, it showcases IU's evolution over the years through her albums, providing a glimpse into the remarkable journey of her musical career.
Quotes
In a world growing colder with conspicuous hostility and indifference, hoping for victory with the invisible weapon of love sometimes feels absurd.
But from my experience, even in its moments of triumph, hatred is always alone.
On the other hand, love is stubbornly together, even as it runs, breaks, and fades away. Love definitely has a fighting chance.
- IU (Love Wins All's Track Intro)
Artists are people who are supposed to console others.
And I get they are professionals, but I hope they will take care of themselves first as they are people too.
[I hope they] console themselves so they don’t get sick and hurt while they are trying to hide these feelings.”
- IU (32nd Golden Disc Awards)
I’ll be in my spot up here and I’ll work hard.
Please watch over me well and only cheer for me if you honestly feel like it.
- IU (Fan Meeting)
“If I lose something, I gain something else. But if I gain something, I also lose something else. That’s what I live by.
Actually, if I give up something, the world will hand me something else. It’s always been that way without fail.
In the future, I will continue to give up some things to enjoy the happiness that comes with it.
- IU (2015 Ceci Interview)
I dedicate my twenties to repay all of the fans who have given me so much love.
I will repay you all with good music that everyone can see personally with their own eyes.
With your shouts and cheers, you have given me something very important.
- IU (IU Korean Concert Tour)
Lyrics
Time is short, make ‘em all yours, oh
Shop all day, ay-ay-ay
Greed is free, ay-ay-ay, oh
- IU, Shopper
Eat well properly, it’ll all pass anyways
You’ll sleep like you used to
I truly wish you
You have the right to become more happy
- IU, Ending Scene
Just life, we’re still good without luck
Even if you’re lost, keep walking lightly
(Take your time)
- IU, Unlucky
Hello stu-P-I-D
If you cross that line, I’ll get serious, beep
Stop it, keep the distance
Cause we don’t know, know, know, know
Comma, we don’t owe, owe, owe, owe
(Anyth-anything)
- IU, Bbi Bbi
Just like letters on the sand
where waves were
I feel you’ll disappear
to a far off place
I miss you again and miss you more
- IU, Through the Night
When I’m not a kid or an adult, when I’m just me
I shine the brightest
So don’t get scared when the darkness comes
Because it’s so beautiful, because flowers bloom
You are a child that will always be loved
- IU, Palette
Albums

The Winning (2024)
Mini Album

Lilac (2021)
Studio Album

Love Poem (2019)
Mini Album

A Flower Bookmark #2 (2017)
Remake Album

Palette (2017)
Studio Album

Chat-shire (2015)
Mini Album

A Flower Bookmark (2014)
Remake Album

Modern Times (2013)
Studio Album

Last Fantasy (2011)
Studio Album

Real (2010)
Mini Album

IU...IM (2009)
Mini Album

Growing Up (2009)
Studio Album
