2008: Debut
IU debuted on a Korean music program called M! Countdown in September 18, 2008. On September 23, 2008, she released her first mini-album, Lost and Found, in which the most famous song was the title track, "Missing Child." However, the album was not commercially successful. It wasn't until her follow-up album that she succeeded in breaking into the mainstream.
2009
On April 16, 2009, IU launched her first full album, titled Growing Up, with the lead promotional number "Boo." Within three weeks, "Boo" went up to the #1 contenders for SBS Inkigayo, and her name also went up twice on Take 7 together with other notable artists like SG Wannabe and Younha. The song also did well on KBS Music Bank K-Chart, on Mnet M!Countdown chart, and on various online music charts.
In 2009, IU sang the ending title song, "Araro", for the acclaimed MBC drama Queen Seon Duk, where she was recommended by the director, Sam Kim, citing her "clear tone and her lyrical sensibility." She was also featured on Mighty Mouth's album Love Class in the song "희망사항." In late 2009, IU recorded MC Mong's song "Love Letter For You (Neoyege Sseuneun Pyeonji)," featuring SHINee's Key as a rapper in the song.
2010
IU recorded the song "잔소리" (Nagging / Scolded) with 2AM's Seulong for the TV show We Got Married. On June 27, 2010, IU won her first award since her debut on SBS Inkigayo for "Nagging." On July 2, 2010, she won another award for that song on KBS Music Bank K-Chart. Soon after, IU was chosen to sing the main OST song for the MBC drama Road No.1 titled "여자라서" (Because I'm A Woman). IU's other collaborations include duets with Yoo Seung Ho ("사랑을 믿어요" (Believe in Love)), Sung Shi Kyung ("그대네요" (It's You)), and Big Bang's Seungri ("I Know").
IU worked with some of South Korea's most famous musicians and producers for her third mini-album, REAL, released in December 2010. Lee Min Soo and Kim Eana, the creators of IU's previous hit "Nagging", helped produce her award-winning song "좋은 날" ("Good Day"). IU received three SBS Inkigayo Mutizen awards for her performances of the song (on December 18 and December 26, 2010, and January 2, 2011), three awards from KBS Music Bank K-Chart (on December 24 and December 31, 2010, and January 7, 2011), and one award from Mnet M!Countdown on December 23, 2010.
2011
IU often covers other pop artists' songs with her guitar and features her friend Thunder from MBLAQ, most notably renditions of SHINee's "Juliette," Big Bang's "Lies," Super Junior's "Sorry, Sorry" and Girls' Generation's "Gee."
Soribada, an online music service, combined the music downloads and streams from January 1 to March 30, 2011, to name IU's song, "Good Day" as the number one song of the first quarter. Her song "Someday" from the KBS Drama Dream High OST and her ballad "The Story Only I Didn't Know" placed 4th and 7th place, respectively – showing that IU got 3 of the top 10 digital spots for the first quarter. Her first original composition, "Dreaming" was used in the drama "Dream High", but not released officially.
On June 18, 2011, IU held her first official fanmeeting and mini-concert at AX-Korea. It also marked the 1004th day since she debuted.
IU also sang a self-composed OST called "Hold my Hand" for drama series The Greatest Love.
On November 29, 2011, IU's second full length album Last Fantasy was released and achieved an ‘all-kill’ as all 13 songs immediately swept most of all the charts. The track list was revealed on November 22, 2011.
2012
On January 24, 2012, IU held a live showcase at Tokyo's Bunkamura Orchard Hall. On March 1st, 2012, she released a promotional video for the Japanese version of "Good Day", the title track of her Japanese single album. The album, which includes DVD footage from the showcase, was later released on March 21, 2012.
In early April, 2012, it was announced that IU will be holding her first solo tour, "Real Fantasy", starting in June. The tour features performances in six different cities across South Korea, including Seoul and Busan.
IU released the single album, "Spring of a Twenty Year Old" ("스무 살의 봄"), on May 11th, 2012.[16] The album contains three songs, one of which is self-composed by IU. This song, entitled "Peach" ("복숭아"), was digitally released before the album, on May 4th, 2012. A 26-minute-long documentary-style music video film was released alongside the album, featuring several interviews with IU that showcase her personal thoughts and experiences. This film contains footage of IU as she visits Venice, Italy.
2021
On January 11, 2021 IU, and her agency EDAM Entertainment, officially announced that they will be releasing a single from her upcoming album on January 27, 2021.
On January 27, 2021 at 18:00 KST (UTC+9) EDAM Entertainment globally released IU's comeback single entitled "Celebrity". The track was released in major online streaming platforms in South Korea and worldwide and achieved multiple All-Kills in Korean charts every hour.
Heart Beating Date
IU Lyrics
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Take it take it, take it take it bounce
Take it take it bounce, take it take it bounce
Take it take it, take it take it bounce
잠이 들다 깨다가 그래서 너무 설레는 마음에
이른 아침부터 어질어질 해 벌써 아직 머리가 띵해 (hoo hoo)
이러다가 늦으면 어쩌나 고민하다 서둘러 가 (ooh ooh)
랄라라라 my first day 달콤한 my first day
기대해 (oh! oh! you and I oh! oh!)
랄라라라 my first love 상큼한 my first love
시작해 (oh oh, you and I, oh oh)
괜히 높은 구두를 신었어 왠지 조금은 어색해
짧은 치마까지 몰래입고 나왔어 잘 보이고 싶어서 (hoo hoo)
어제부터 아무것도 안먹어 오늘따라 날씬한 나 (ooh ooh)
언제나 예쁜척은 힘들어 (ooh)
랄라라라 my first day 달콤한 my first day
기대해 (uh-woo! uh-woo! 기대해 you and I uh-woo! uh-woo!)
랄라라라 my first love 상큼한 my first love
시작해 (uh-woo! uh-woo! you and I uh-woo! uh-woo!)
어느새 나 벌써 다 온것 같아 어제 약속한 바로 그 곳에 (바로 그 곳에)
저기멀리 나에게 (나에게)
웃고있는 너에게 (너에게) 한걸음에 달려갈거야 wow wow oh yeah
랄라라라 my first day 달콤한 my first day
기대해 (uh-woo! uh-woo! you and I uh-woo! uh-woo!)
랄라라라 my first love 상큼한 my first love
시작해 (uh-woo! uh-woo! you and I uh-woo! uh-woo!)
랄라라라 my first day (my first day) 달콤한 my first day (my first day)
기대해 (uh-woo! uh-woo! you and I uh-woo! uh-woo!)
랄라라라 my first love 상큼한 my first love
시작해 (uh-woo! uh-woo! you and I uh-woo! uh-woo!)
Take it take it bounce, take it take it bounce
Take it take it, take it take it bounce
Take it take it bounce, take it take it bounce
Take it take it, take it take it bounce (oh oh yeah)
"Heart Beating Date" is a song by the Korean artist IU, and the lyrics express the exciting anticipation and nervousness felt before a special day with a loved one. The song starts with the playful lyrics, "Take it take it bounce, take it take it bounce," which serve as the fun, catchy chorus. The verses then describe the singer's restless excitement the night before the date, as she worries about oversleeping and making her partner wait for her. The following lines depict her getting ready for the day, choosing clothes that may be a little too formal or revealing, and feeling nervous but excited to finally see her partner. The chorus reappears throughout the song, highlighting the anticipation for the big day as it approaches.
The lyrics of this song encapsulate the universal feelings of excitement and nervousness before a special date, along with the desire to present oneself in the best light possible. Even if the listener may not understand every word sung in Korean, they can still relate to these emotions expressed in the music. The fun, bouncy melody perfectly complements the lyrics, creating a song that is both catchy and meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Take it take it bounce, take it take it bounce
Encouragement to groove to the music
Take it take it, take it take it bounce
Encouragement to move and dance to the beat
잠이 들다 깨다가 그래서 너무 설레는 마음에
Excitement on waking up and anticipation for a special day
이른 아침부터 어질어질 해 벌써 아직 머리가 띵해 (hoo hoo)
Feeling nervous and dizzy since early morning
이러다가 늦으면 어쩌나 고민하다 서둘러 가 (ooh ooh)
Worried about being late and hurrying up
나만을 기다리는 너에게
Looking forward to meeting someone special
랄라라라 my first day 달콤한 my first day
The first day of a new experience full of sweetness and excitement
기대해 (oh! oh! you and I oh! oh!)
Looking forward to spending time together with someone special
상큼한 my first love 시작해
Starting a fresh and bright first love
괜히 높은 구두를 신었어 왠지 조금은 어색해
Feeling awkward in high heels for no reason
짧은 치마까지 몰래입고 나왔어 잘 보이고 싶어서 (hoo hoo)
Wearing a short skirt secretly to look good
어제부터 아무것도 안먹어 오늘따라 날씬한 나 (ooh ooh)
Feeling slim and having not eaten anything since the day before
언제나 예쁜척은 힘들어 (ooh)
It's hard to always act pretty
어느새 나 벌써 다 온것 같아 어제 약속한 바로 그 곳에 (바로 그 곳에)
Suddenly feeling like I've come a long way to the promised place from yesterday
저기멀리 나에게 (나에게) 웃고있는 너에게 (너에게) 한걸음에 달려갈거야 wow wow oh yeah
One step closer to you, who is smiling far away from me, wow wow oh yeah
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: John Lee, Kab Won Choi, Woong Sik Min
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