IU’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
IU is a cute South Korean singer-songwriter known as the “Nation’s Little Sister.” Before her debut, she went through a period of struggle—she failed auditions at major agencies and didn’t stand out as a trainee—but she rose to prominence as a solo singer on the strength of her talent.
Her stage name combines “I” and “You,” expressing the wish that “you and I become one through music.” Here, we present a ranking of her popular songs.
Playlist
| IU’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Through the NightIU |  play_arrow | IU's famous song 'Through the Night' is a feeling of the night. |
| 2 | Good Day(좋은 날)IU |  play_arrow | IU’s signature song “Good Day” expresses the bittersweet feelings of love. |
| 3 | eightIU |  play_arrow | IU's moving masterpiece 'Eight' and her feelings for a friend |
| 4 | CelebrityIU |  play_arrow | IU's 'Celebrity' is a heartwarming, soothing song. |
| 5 | BluemingIU |  play_arrow | IU is a popular female singer in South Korea. |
| 6 | Only I didn’t knowIU |  play_arrow | A masterpiece in which IU sings the poignant emotions of heartbreak |
| 7 | YOU&IIU |  play_arrow | Singer IU’s signature song “YOU & I” |
| 8 | BBIBBIIU |  play_arrow | A message song about freedom and boundaries using IU’s alert sound |
| 9 | Good DayIU |  play_arrow | The appeal of IU’s classic song “Good Day” |
| 10 | strawberry moonIU |  play_arrow | Introduction to IU's love song 'strawberry moon' |
| 11 | Love wins allIU |  play_arrow | IU’s moving new song, co-starring MV with V |
| 12 | Love poemIU |  play_arrow | IU's ballads resonate with the heart. |
| 13 | eight (Prod.&Feat. SUGA of BTS)IU |  play_arrow | IU and Suga's collaboration song becomes a massive hit |
| 14 | HolssiIU |  play_arrow | IU’s new album sings of a challenge toward freedom |
| 15 | SomedayIU |  play_arrow | IU is South Korea's national songstress, with lyrics and music that resonate with the heart. |
| 16 | Dear NameIU |  play_arrow | A ballad about longing for a former lover, showcasing IU’s powerful vocals. |
| 17 | 꿈빛 파티시엘IU |  play_arrow | The Korean opening theme of Yumeiro Patissiere sung by IU |
| 18 | Ending Scene(이런 엔딩)IU |  play_arrow | The classic that is IU’s fourth full-length album… |
| 19 | Never Ending StoryIU |  play_arrow | IU’s remake ballad, a masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 20 | People Pt.2Agust D, IU |  play_arrow | BTS Suga’s new Agust D track: a moving collaboration with IU |
| 21 | Lost ChildIU |  play_arrow | IU's debut song: singing ability that you wouldn't expect from a middle schooler |
| 22 | Merry Christmas In AdvanceIU |  play_arrow | IU's best Christmas song |
| 23 | Our Happy EndingIU |  play_arrow | Ending song of Hotel del Luna |
| 24 | ShopperIU |  play_arrow | A captivating track from IU’s new album |
| 25 | Beautiful DancerIU |  play_arrow | Songs from IU’s 2013 Japanese mini album |
| 26 | HeartIU |  play_arrow | Lee Ji-eun, who performs under the name IU, ... |
| 27 | Winter SleepIU |  play_arrow | The heartwarming songs from IU’s unreleased-track album “Pieces” |
| 28 | A room where one is aloneIU |  play_arrow | Let's try listening to IU's healing song once. |
| 29 | 하루 끝 (Every End of the Day)IU |  play_arrow | A bright, IU-like number. It expresses feelings of love. |
| 30 | Twenty-three(스물셋)IU(아이유) |  play_arrow | IU's mini album features devilish and fresh lyrics. |
| 31 | NaggingIU & Seulong |  play_arrow | The famous song “Nagging” by IU and Lim Seulong |
| 32 | Autumn MorningIU |  play_arrow | A heartwarming remake of a lullaby featuring IU’s gentle, captivating vocals. |
| 33 | Not Spring, Love, or Cherry BlossomsHIGH4, IU |  play_arrow | A love song that embraces the loneliness of spring |
| 34 | Palette (Feat.G-DRAGON)IU |  play_arrow | Palette by IU and G-DRAGON |
| 35 | Rain DropIU |  play_arrow | Expressing a bittersweet love through raindrops |
| 36 | The red shoesIU |  play_arrow | A summer love song that shines with IU’s mature charm and cuteness |
| 37 | A Beautiful Person (Feat. Balming Tiger)IU |  play_arrow | The remake of IU’s Korean classic is captivating. |
| 38 | DramaIU |  play_arrow | A classic song that depicts IU’s bittersweet love story |
| 39 | Graduation Day (졸업하는 날 / The Day of Graduation)IU |  play_arrow | Singing of the loneliness of graduation and the hope of reunion |
| 40 | Merry Christmas ahead (feat.Chundung) (미리 메리 크리스마스 (feat.천둥 of MBLAQ))IU |  play_arrow | Christmas romance, full of happy feelings |
| 41 | Midnight Walk (밤 산책)IU |  play_arrow | A drama OST where IU’s delicate vocals seep into the stillness of the night |
| 42 | Monday AfternoonIU |  play_arrow | A Japanese song depicting IU’s complicated relationships |
| 43 | PeachIU |  play_arrow | A song by IU in remembrance of Sulli. |
| 44 | Shh..IU |  play_arrow | South Korea’s popular singer-songwriter, IU... |
| 45 | 12월 24일 (D.ear Cover)IU |  play_arrow | Remembering past loves on Christmas night |
| 46 | Bye, SummerIU |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings about IU's summer memories |
| 47 | Dlwlrma(이 지금)IU |  play_arrow | IU's song is trending with a hand dance |
| 48 | 우울시계 (feat.종현 of SHINee)IU |  play_arrow | Introduction to IU's melancholic songs |
| 49 | Dream HighIU, Kim Soo Hyun,Taecyeon, Eunjung, Suzy, Wooyoung |  play_arrow | The 2011 school drama “Dolly…” was broadcast. |
| 50 | Twenty-threeIU | play_arrow | A song that portrays IU's growth and struggles |
| 51 | A Gloomy Clock (feat.Jong-hyun of SHINee)IU |  play_arrow | Concerto of IU and Jonghyun |
| 52 | Autumn morning (가을 아침)IU | play_arrow | IU’s soothing song filled with the clarity of autumn |
| 53 | Friday(금요일에 만나요) (Feat. Jang Yi-jeong(장이정) of HISTORY(히스토리))IU |  play_arrow | A sweet song with a romance theme by IU and HISTORY |
| 54 | Graduation Day (졸업하는 날)IU |  play_arrow | IU's refreshing graduation song resonates with the heart. |
| 55 | Last night storyIU |  play_arrow | An overwhelming presence in South Korea, to the point of being called the “nation’s little sister”… |
| 56 | Voice-MailIU |  play_arrow | I poured out my feelings but got no reply—a bittersweet love. |
| 57 | 잔소리 (Nagging)IU & Seulong |  | A romantic duet song by IU and Seulong |