The stylish, pop-inspired vibe is adorable too! IU’s exceptionally wonderful masterpieces and recommended songs.

Autumn MorningIU

Autumn morning (가을 아침)

When I just want to enjoy nothing but IU’s pure, gentle voice, this is unquestionably the song.

It draws you to IU’s brilliance as a songstress and her cute, soft charm as the Nation’s Little Sister.

A remake of a lullaby, it’s a heartwarming track that seems to gently fill your mind with family and nostalgic memories.

IU’s ability to deliver such a simple song—either a cappella or with tender acoustic accompaniment—with such impeccable perfection is truly impressive.

Twenty-threeIU

[MV] IU(아이유) _ Twenty-three(스물셋)

This is the title track from the 2015 mini album “CHAT-SHIRE.” Cute, childlike IU and grown-up IU; IU in love and free-spirited IU; IU working hard… Which is better: growing from a girl into a woman, or staying a child? It’s a song that reveals that kind of inner conflict.

Dear NameIU

[Special Clip] IU(아이유)_Dear Name(이름에게)

This song, included on the 2017 album Palette, is a grand ballad that lets you fully appreciate IU’s powerful vocals.

Along with the album’s title track Palette, it served as a double title track.

Many people have likely experienced those painful moments when they can’t forget a former lover and long to hear their voice again but can’t.

Listening to this song brings back bittersweet memories and makes you stare off into the distance.

Good DayIU

【TVPP】IU – Good Day, 아이유 – 좋은 날 @ Comeback Stage, Show Music core Live

IU is a cute Korean songstress loved by both women and men.

I think this song especially makes men’s hearts flutter.

That’s because it expresses the feelings of a girl who just can’t help loving her “oppa.” The word “oppa,” which appears in the lyrics, is what a younger woman calls an older close male friend or her boyfriend—similar to “big brother.” It’s used even without a blood relationship if they’re close, and when someone as cute as IU says “oppa,” it’s irresistibly adorable (lol).

The red shoesIU

[MV] IU(아이유) _ The red shoes(분홍신)

The nation’s little sister, IU, isn’t just about being cute! In this song, you get a jazzy, mature IU, and in the uptempo parts, a bright and cute IU.

She sings about a summer romance that has passed—perhaps it’s layered over the “red shoes” that take her into a fun dance time? And like waking from a dream, the joyful moments come to an end—there’s a touch of bittersweetness in this song.

Monday AfternoonIU

Monday Afternoon

This is IU’s third single released in Japan.

It came out in 2013, and since it’s the Japanese edition, you can enjoy the rare treat of IU singing in Japanese.

The song seems to portray a somewhat complicated relationship: they’re not lovers anymore, but it’s not as if there’s nothing between them.

It feels like an exciting, fun time, yet thinking about their past together also brings a touch of sadness.

A Beautiful Person (Feat. Balming Tiger)IU

IU ‘미인 (Feat. Balming Tiger)’ MV

A collaboration between IU and Balming Tiger included on the remake album Flower Bookmark 3, which modernly reinterprets classic Korean songs.

Based on a 1974 track by Shin Joong-hyun, it features a striking arrangement that fuses IU’s gentle vocals with experimental sounds.

Released in May 2025, it also drew attention for its music video starring Cha Eun-woo.

The fantastical story—where a man and a woman born as beings of light meet while wearing masks—is memorable, and the song showcases IU’s new musical challenges.

It’s also recommended for anyone who wants to experience a masterpiece from the history of Korean music!