IU’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

The red shoesIU36rank/position

[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.

A Beautiful Person (Feat. Balming Tiger)IU37rank/position

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!

DramaIU38rank/position

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It’s one of IU’s signature concert songs.

The recorder’s timbre and other elements are striking, giving it a fairytale-like soundtrack vibe—such a cute track.

It feels like she overlays the happy moments with her lover onto a drama.

When the romance ends, she’s left alone on the set, and before she knows it, the love story has already been wrapped up.

That’s so heartbreaking, isn’t it?

Graduation Day (졸업하는 날 / The Day of Graduation)IU39rank/position

Graduation Day (졸업하는 날)

Some of you may be about to part ways with friends because of graduation, or may have already done so.

In that case, I’d like to introduce “Graduation Day (졸업하는 날 / 卒業する日).” It’s a song released in 2009 by the singer-songwriter IU.

The lyrics express the sadness of saying goodbye to friends at graduation, the hope of meeting again, and the belief that many good fortunes will come your way in the meantime.

With such an uplifting message, it’s the kind of song that might blow away those feelings of loneliness when you listen to it.

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Merry Christmas ahead (feat.Chundung) (미리 메리 크리스마스 (feat.천둥 of MBLAQ))IU40rank/position

Merry Christmas ahead (feat.Chundung) (미리 메리 크리스마스 (feat.천둥 of MBLAQ))

IU’s irresistibly sweet winter love song.

It sings about being able to stay close to your lover and walk side by side, and how happy being in love has made you.

With Christmas fast approaching, her love for her partner is deepening even more.

On Christmas Day, she’ll stay by their side the whole time.

That single-hearted devotion to the one she loves makes your heart flutter.

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Midnight Walk (밤 산책)IU41rank/position

Midnight Walk (밤 산책)

This song is striking for its depiction of deep nocturnal scenery and delicate emotional nuance.

The voice of popular singer-songwriter IU resonates as if seeping into the stillness of the night.

Set to a gentle piano melody, it carefully portrays the feeling of walking alone through the late-night streets while immersing oneself in past memories.

Released in March 2025 as part of the OST for the Korean drama “Good Job Today,” it is a heartwarming ballad that accompanies the life story of a girl and a boy set on Jeju Island.

It’s a song I highly recommend for sleepless nights or quiet moments when you’re thinking of someone dear—it will rest gently against your heart.

Monday AfternoonIU42rank/position

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.