[talk] "IU is a singer who comes once in a century... a top singer with no rivals"

(Seoul = News 1) Reporter Jeong Su-yeong = A book has been published that thoroughly covers everything related to IU from her debut to present, starting with a critique that analyzes the vocalization, singing, and overall music of singer and actress IU. The author, a journalist and music critic, analyzed IU's music with professional depth through interviews with over 80 people, including a professor of practical music (vocals), vocal trainers, and composers.

As of July 2024, IU's official YouTube channel has over 9.72 million subscribers. The author says, "As a solo singer, there is no other artist with such an active fandom," and "(IU's) age is 31, but considering the quantity and quality of her discography, she is already a 'mid-career' singer."

So far, IU has released five full-length albums and six mini-albums. According to the author, "If you include singles, various collaborations, and OSTs, the total number of songs is around 200," and "You can guess how intense IU's musical journey has been."

This book is divided into four parts. Part 1 delves into the elements of IU's "musical immersion," such as her outstanding sense of rhythm, songwriting, and diction. Part 2, "IU's Time," examines how IU's singing has changed with each album. Part 3 explores what experts think about IU, and the final part, "All About IU," examines IU's appearances in and out of the music industry, from her songwriting, composition, sessions, and featuring to performances and advertisements.

The expert reviews included in this book are also impressive. "Unrivaled one-top, gold medalist among Korean female singers" (guitarist Kim Se-hwang), "As a vocalist, she is not only the 'best' but also 'paradise-level'" (singer and vocal trainer Park Sun-joo), "An artist that comes once in a hundred years" (composer Yoon Il-sang), etc. There is a long line of favorable reviews about IU.

◇ Time to read IU / Written by Jo Seong-jin / Hans Media / 23,000 won

If you're an IU fan, you should definitely buy and read the new book! It's a book worth collecting.