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IU’s Success Is Unprecedented For A Female K-Pop Soloist

IU's K-pop success as a female solo artist is unprecedented, thanks to hits including "Love Wins All."

Starting March 2, IU embarked on a 31-performance world tour that played shows in Japan, Europe and North America — and was attended by some half a million fans, a record for a Korean female solo artist. She followed four sold-out shows at Seoul’s KSPO Dome with a performance at Manila’s Philippine Arena, the world’s largest indoor venue, where she became the first Korean solo artist to headline. Plus, Korea is a country with a lot of warmth, and I believe the support I’ve received reflects appreciation for my consistent hard work.

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