IU’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

PeachIU43rank/position

Japanese Subtitles / Romanized Lyrics [Peach] IU (아이유)

IU and Sulli, the former f(x) member who sadly passed away in 2019, met through TV appearances and were known for being close even in private.

Fans called Sulli “Peach,” which is likely why the song is titled “Peach.” From a male perspective, the lyrics shower Sulli with compliments—‘She’s so cute!’—overflowing with affection.

You can really feel how close they were.

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IU ‘Shh..’ (/W My First World)

Popular South Korean singer-songwriter IU has released the new track “Shh..” from her sixth mini-album, The Winning.

The emotionally stirring music video, released in February 2024, has drawn significant attention.

The song features NewJeans’ Hyein and Cho Won-sun, and the MV includes a special appearance by renowned Chinese actress Tang Wei, showcasing a cross-generational collaboration.

The video portrays a timeless story of a mother and daughter, crafting a captivating world alongside IU’s beautiful vocals.

Carrying a message about the importance of listening to one’s inner voice, it’s a standout song recommended for listeners of any generation.

It’s a track that highlights IU’s deepened expressive power and the evolution of her musicality.

12월 24일 (D.ear Cover)IU45rank/position

IU (아이유) – 12월 24일 (D.ear Cover)

The original song is by D.ear.

IU’s warm vocal style and the relaxed tempo of the jazz arrangement are distinctive.

On Christmas Eve, the narrator looks back on past Christmases.

Memories and feelings about the lover they were dating at the time come flooding back.

The glow of candles, the lover’s expressions and gestures—all of it remains vivid even now.

Though there were difficult times when they were in love, there’s a gentle resolve to cherish everything, all of it together.

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Bye, SummerIU46rank/position

IU ‘바이, 썸머’ Lyric Video

A digital single by IU, a nationally beloved singer with immense popularity, released in September 2025.

Remarkably, it’s the number fans have been eagerly awaiting ever since she performed it during her 2024 world tour! IU herself wrote the lyrics and crafted the melody, releasing the song as a gift to share the end of summer with her fans.

Set against a clear, shimmering band sound, it expresses a bittersweet farewell to the passing summer and gratitude for the irreplaceable moments spent with her fans.

You can almost picture the cool breeze and twilight scenes, and feel a heart-tugging sense of poignancy.

It’s perfect for those moments at summer’s end when you want to look back on memories and sink into a slightly sentimental mood.

This work is an emotional piece that conveys IU’s deep affection for her fans.

Dlwlrma(이 지금)IU47rank/position

[IU] dlwlrma(이지금) & Jam Jam(잼잼) Concert Live Clip (@ 2017 Tour ‘Palette’)

IU can be called a national artist of South Korea.

This track is included on her 2017 album “Palette.” With its relaxed, gentle vibe and IU’s signature fantasy-tinged, positive message, it’s a lovely song.

It went viral thanks to Korean TikToker Hailon’s hand-dance.

The choreography expresses the lyrics and is super cute.

Packed with charm that matches the sound of the song itself, it’s perfect for dancing to—give it a try! It’s sure to make both viewers and listeners’ hearts flutter and lift their spirits.

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우울시계 (feat.종현 of SHINee)IU48rank/position

A Gloomy Clock (feat. Jong-hyun) (우울시계 (feat.종현 of SHINee))

It’s a stylish song sung over bossa nova–style guitar, but the title “A Gloomy Clock” is intriguingly suggestive, isn’t it? Included on singer IU’s 2013 album Modern Times—she’s known in Korea as the “Nation’s Little Sister”—the track 우울시계, also known in Japanese as “憂鬱時計” (Gloomy Clock), was composed by SHINee’s Jonghyun, who sadly passed away in 2017.

With IU’s languid, ennui-tinged vocals, it’s the kind of song you’d want to play on a relaxed afternoon, yet the lyrics are anything but bright—that contrast is part of its appeal.

It’s a masterpiece to listen to when everything feels frustratingly bleak and melancholy.

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Dream HighIU, Kim Soo Hyun,Taecyeon, Eunjung, Suzy, Wooyoung49rank/position

Dream High — IU, Kim Soo Hyun,Taecyeon, Eunjung, Suzy, Wooyoung

It’s the OST from the 2011 school drama “Dream High.” Same title, right? It’s a masterpiece co-produced by Bae Yong-joon and Park Jin-young, who is also TWICE’s producer.

Just like the drama, the soundtrack is star-studded, featuring members like miss A’s Suzy, 2PM’s Taecyeon, T-ARA’s Eunjung, and 2PM’s Wooyoung! It’s such a great set of songs—I really want you to listen to it at least once!

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