IU

South Korean singer, songwriter, and actress Lee Ji-eun performs on the sweeter side of the K-pop spectrum, often focused on ballads and light pop. Choosing the stage name IU -- derived from "I" and "you" to symbolize unity -- Lee began her journey in the entertainment industry at a very young age, enrolling in acting classes while still in elementary school. By middle school, she developed a love for singing and trained with Good Entertainment (Shinhwa) before signing with LOEN Entertainment in 2007. With a girl-next-door image, Lee made her 2008 debut with the Lost & Found E...