8 IU Dramas with Various Stories, from Romance to Tragic Life Stories

Kapanlagi.com - IU or the original owner Lee Ji Eun is one of the successful and well-loved soloists. Not only young people, but parents in South Korea also really like IU. Not only good at singing, IU is also good at acting. Like in the following IU dramas.

Yes, throughout her career, IU has had 8 dramas as the main cast and appeared as a cameo in 2 dramas. Some of the dramas played by IU were so successful and even went international. Many praised IU for the roles she played in these popular dramas.

Therefore, here is a list of IU dramas that you can watch. There are dramas with dreams, romance, tragic and fantasy life stories. Come on, let's check it out KLovers.

1. DREAM HIGH (2011)

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First IU drama, there is a drama titled DREAM HIGH. This popular musical drama tells the story of teenagers' journey in an art school called Kirin. They struggle to become an idol.

Various efforts are made to achieve the dream of becoming a famous star. Therefore, this Korean drama will give you the best motivation to focus on achieving your dreams. There is also a message of friendship in the drama DREAM HIGH which is certainly exciting to watch.

In this drama, there is not only IU, but also Kim Soo Hyun and Bae Suzy. The drama DREAM HIGH is also full of great and popular songs, KLovers. It's no wonder that this IU drama is worth watching.

2. YOU ARE THE BEST! (2013)

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Then there is a drama titled YOU ARE THE BEST! which is IU's next drama. The drama YOU ARE THE BEST! tells the story of the life struggle of a girl named Lee Soon Shin played by IU. She dares to move from a small island to the big city of Seoul to pursue her dream of becoming a superstar.

One day, someone claiming to be from an Idol agency tells Lee Soon Shin that they will make her an artist. Lee Soon Shin and her mother give money that supposedly is for acting academy fees, but in reality, they are deceived by the fake agency.

Until Lee Soon Shin meets him and Shin Joon Ho who changes her life to make her an Idol. After they meet, Soon Shin's life becomes better. Not only does Lee Soon Shin's life change, but Shin Joon Ho's life also changes after he starts to understand the true meaning of success through Lee Soon Shin.

3. BEL AMI (2013)

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Drama BEL AMI is also one of IU's next dramas. This drama BEL AMI tells the story of a man who uses his charming appearance to make money by conquering women. The man is Dokgo Ma te. After being abandoned by his mother, Ma te starts looking for his rumored wealthy father who is still alive.

However, his mother never gave any clues about his father. Ma te himself is now entrusted to a wealthy family's daughter named Hong Yoo ra, who knows about the existence of her biological father. In order to get that clue, Ma te is willing to follow a challenge given by Yoo ra, which is to conquer 10 different women.

On the other hand, there is Kim Bo tong played by IU, who has had feelings for Ma te for a long time. Although she has an ordinary appearance compared to some of the women Ma te has dated, Bo tong willingly helps Ma te in searching for his father's whereabouts.

4. THE PRODUCERS (2015)

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Yes, the drama THE PRODUCERS is IU's next drama. This drama, which aired in 2015, also shows the story behind the scenes of a popular music show in Korea. And it becomes one of IU's popular dramas.

This drama highlights the life of Seung Chan, who works at KBS television station because he secretly likes one of the employees there. On his first day of work, Seung Chan undergoes rigorous training. He has difficulties with PD Ye Jin, the music program producer.

However, unexpectedly, during the journey, he starts to like PD Ye Jin. Not only that, the popular idol played by IU is depicted to like Seung Chan because of his kindness and innocence.

5. MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO (2016)

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The drama MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO tells the story of a woman named Go Ha-Jin, played by IU, who is trapped in the world of the Goryeo Dynasty. She finds herself in the past after falling into a lake. When she wakes up, Go Ha Jin is shocked to find herself in a bathing area with royal princes.

After realizing that she is trapped in the Goryeo Dynasty, Go Ha Jin starts living her life with the identity of Hae Soo. And she meets one of the royal princes and falls in love at first sight. This prince is named Wang Wook, the 8th prince.

However, their love story does not go well. Hae Soo then also falls in love with the 4th prince, Wang So, who hides his face behind a mask. Their love story successfully captivates the audience, despite ending quite tragically. In addition, in this drama, IU is also liked by other princes. She is liked both as a woman and as a sister.

6. MY MISTER (2018)

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Although this IU drama has sparked controversy, the drama MY MISTER has successfully amazed its viewers, KLovers. Yes, this drama MY MISTER tells the story of three middle-aged brothers who bear their own burdens in life, and a young woman who is strong and cold, also leading a difficult life.

This young woman is played by IU. In this drama, IU lives in difficulty due to the debt left by her parents. She also has to take care of her grandmother who needs a lot of attention. However, IU's life changes when she meets a middle-aged man named Park Dong Hoon, and vice versa. This drama, which is not a romance story, will captivate you throughout the watch.

7. PERSONA (2019)

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The drama PERSONA is also one of IU's next dramas. This drama is a Netflix drama that aired in 2019. PERSONA is a work by four different directors, namely Lee Kyoung Mi, Yim Pil Sung, Jeon Go Woon, and Kim Jong Kwan. They created four ensemble short films combined into one film titled Persona, inspired by IU.

In the first episode, IU will portray a young woman character who is angry. She fights against an English teacher who has become her father's new lover on the tennis court. In the Persona teaser uploaded on Netflix, IU is seen hating her English teacher and disliking the relationship between the teacher and her father. Meanwhile, in the second episode, IU plays a woman involved in a strange romance.

The third part tells the story of revenge, while the last part will tell about the deepest feelings of the couple when they meet in a dream. You will see IU in this drama with different characters. And it becomes one of the short dramas that can entertain, especially for IU fans.

8. HOTEL DEL LUNA (2019)

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And IU's latest drama is titled HOTEL DEL LUNA. This fantasy drama tells the story of the owner of Del Luna Hotel, Jang Man-Wol, played by IU, and her manager Koo Chan-Sung. Jang Man-Wol manages an unusual hotel that welcomes wandering spirits.

However, she hires a human manager to handle the hotel's operations in reality. Although he initially refuses, Koo Chan-Sung eventually agrees to become the hotel manager due to an agreement with his father. He encounters many spirits and becomes entangled with Jang Man-Wol, who is known to possess magical powers.

Those are some of IU's dramas that you can watch. Not only telling romantic stories, but IU also proves her ability to portray various characters. This has made IU's dramas very popular and she has received a lot of praise.

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