Lee Ji Eun, widely known as IU became a household name in Hallyu. Seeing her both in music stage performances and series proves how naturally talented she is. But with all her work and business engagements today, how much does the phenomenal star earn?
When Did IU Start Earning Big?
Since she debuted as a solo singer first in 2008, a big part of her income comes from her engagement in music. She writes, produces, and sings all of her songs which cost her millions. Apart from making music, IU expanded her career by participating in series and movies.
She made her acting debut in the hit school drama "Dream High" in 2011. She worked with fellow idols-turned-actors/actresses Ok Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Suzy, Ham Eun Jung, and top actor Kim Soo Hyun.
Since then, Lee Ji Eun earned more acting projects, which honed her skills, and developed strong branding as one of the sought-after idol actresses in Korean entertainment. It also opened doors for her to collaborate with various artists in the industry. May it be in music or acting.
IU Net Worth 2022: How Many Millions She Earns From Music and Dramas
As one of South Korea's national treasures that promote Hallyu abroad, IU is indeed a big name when it comes to brands. From gadgets, appliances, sportswear, fashion wear, food, drinks, and more, the "Hotel Del Luna" star is always considered a high-profile endorser.
She also graced numerous fashion magazines. Most of her physical albums got sold out, and songs topped various music charts in Korea and abroad.
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Since most of the artists way of communicating is through social media, the "Producer" actress established her accounts on Instagram and YouTube. She regularly posts and produces content. According to a source, her estimated net worth is around 40 million USD.
Where To Watch IU Next?
Her latest drama was on tvN's "Hotel Del Luna" in 2019. After that, IU focused more on producing new songs. She is also active in collaborating with other K-pop idols on her YouTube channel where she regularly uploads.
Two years after her drama hiatus, the "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" female lead confirmed her first appearance in the forthcoming series "Money Game," along with Park Jung Min and Ryu Jun Yeol.
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IU also has two movies to be released in theaters soon. First is the film, "Broker," helmed by Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda. Ahead of its premiere in June, it received invitation to the 75th Cannes Film Festival this year.
Last but not the least, the long-awaited team-up of IU and Park Seo Joon is finally happening in 2023. They will meet the viewers with the healing movie "Dream."
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