Who is IU?
IU (Lee Ji-eun) is a dual music/acting titan whose dramas (Hotel Del Luna, My Mister) are K-content cornerstones. Few Korean artists match her combined chart power and prestige TV credibility.
Key Accolades & Awards
- Major Korean music awards career
- Acclaimed drama leads (My Mister, Hotel Del Luna)
- Baeksang / Korean entertainment awards recognition
Most searched questions about IU
Direct answers to the questions people search most about IU — written for quick scanning and AI overviews.
Is IU dating Lee Jong-suk?
IU's relationship status is frequently speculated about online. Celluloid only reports what is publicly confirmed by the artist or reliable primary outlets — treat unverified dating rumours cautiously.
Is When Life Gives You Tangerines based on a true story?
IU is an actress associated with South Korea cinema and global streaming audiences. IU (Lee Ji-eun) is a dual music/acting titan whose dramas (Hotel Del Luna, My Mister) are K-content cornerstones. Few Korean artists match her combined chart power and prestige TV … Explore credits on the star profile.
What is IU’s new drama Perfect Crown with Byeon Woo-seok?
IU is an actress associated with South Korea cinema and global streaming audiences. IU (Lee Ji-eun) is a dual music/acting titan whose dramas (Hotel Del Luna, My Mister) are K-content cornerstones. Few Korean artists match her combined chart power and prestige TV … Explore credits on the star profile.
How old is IU?
IU was born on 1993-05-16. In 2026 that places IU at about 32–33 years old. Birthplace on record: Seoul, South Korea.
What is IU’s net worth in 2026?
Public celebrity net-worth listings for IU vary widely by outlet and are rarely independently audited. Celluloid does not publish a verified 2026 net-worth figure — treat online wealth rankings as estimates only.
What is IU’s real name?
IU is an actress associated with South Korea cinema and global streaming audiences. IU (Lee Ji-eun) is a dual music/acting titan whose dramas (Hotel Del Luna, My Mister) are K-content cornerstones. Few Korean artists match her combined chart power and prestige TV … Explore credits on the star profile.
What is IU’s most famous K-drama?
IU is an actress associated with South Korea cinema and global streaming audiences. IU (Lee Ji-eun) is a dual music/acting titan whose dramas (Hotel Del Luna, My Mister) are K-content cornerstones. Few Korean artists match her combined chart power and prestige TV … Explore credits on the star profile.
How tall is IU?
Published height listings for IU vary by outlet and are usually approximate. Red-carpet footwear and camera framing change perceived height, so treat round numbers as unofficial.
What is IU’s Instagram?
IU maintains a public Instagram presence under a verified handle used for project and brand updates. Search the verified account from official press kits; Celluloid does not host social logins on the star profile.
Did IU win Best Actress for When Life Gives You Tangerines?
IU is an actress associated with South Korea cinema and global streaming audiences. IU (Lee Ji-eun) is a dual music/acting titan whose dramas (Hotel Del Luna, My Mister) are K-content cornerstones. Few Korean artists match her combined chart power and prestige TV … Explore credits on the star profile.
Celluloid Score career
From titles scored in the Celluloid catalogue.
- Career average
- 81%
- 1 scored titles
Where their Celluloid credits come from
Production country and primary language on titles in our catalogue — not personal nationality.
By country
By language
- Korean 1
Ranked by Celluloid Score
IU titles in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
TV & dramas on Celluloid
IU series in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
Netflix Editor's Pick When Life Gives You Tangerines
Drama, Romance
Netflix Editor's Pick My Mister
Drama
Netflix Hotel Del Luna
Science Fiction, Drama
Netflix Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Historical, Romance
Disney+ Perfect Crown
Romance, Comedy
Popular credits
Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| When Life Gives You Tangerines | 2025 | Oh Ae-sun / Yang Geum-myeong | — | — |
| Perfect Crown | 2026 | Seong Hui-ju | — | — |
| Hotel Del Luna | 2019 | Jang Man-wol | — | — |
| My Mister | 2018 | Lee Ji-an | — | — |
| Broker | 2022 | So-young | Cannes Film Festival | $19M |
| Scarlet Heart: Ryeo | 2016 | Go Hajin / Lady Hae Soo | — | — |
| Dream High | 2011 | Kim Pil-sook | — | — |
| Dream | 2023 | Lee So-min | — | $4M |
| The Producers | 2015 | Cindy | — | — |
| You Are The Best | 2013 | Lee Soon-shin | — | — |
| Persona | 2019 | IU / Eun / Hanna / Ji-eu | — | — |
| Bel Ami | 2013 | Kim Bo-tong | — | — |