If you live anywhere in Korea, it is impossible to miss the bright star that is IU. Besides being eye candy, the celebrity is also known and respected for her acting skills and talent in music
She has landed on the covers of South Korea's most prominent magazines, performed for a large crowd, and was included in the cast of notable K-Dramas. At this point, it is arguably safe to say that actress and musician IU already reached a level of success that most celebrities only dream about.
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In this write-up, Tatler shares interesting things that you may not know about IU:
1. Discovered her love for performing at age 14
At the tender age of 14, IU performed in front of a large crowd for her school's sports competition. As she sang on stage, the young star felt happy when the audience applauded and recognised her talent.
Since then, IU started joining different auditions. After years of failing and being scammed by fake entertainment companies, she finally made her debut in 2008 with M Net M! Countdown. In the same year, she was able to produce her first single Lost Child.