Dream High is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2011 and starred Bae Suzy, Ok Taecyeon, Kim Soo-hyun, Ham Eun-jung, Jang Woo-young, and IU. It aired on KBS2 for 16 episodes from January 3 to February 28, 2011, at 22:00 (KST) on Mondays and Tuesdays. During its two-month run, the drama was popular with youngsters, with an average viewership rating of 15.7%. On March 1, 2011, the day after the series concluded, a special episode aired in which the cast of the program performed the Dream High Special Concert on a stage in Seoul.

Kirin High School is a unique institution where aspiring actors and K-Pop stars receive training from industry veterans and specialists. Kim Pil Sook, played by IU, is a shy and overweight girl who is discouraged from pursuing music and performance due to her appearance. Her character has excellent pitch, and with enough encouragement from Jason (Jang Wooyoung of 2 PM), she ultimately comes out of her shell with confidence. You'll also see former Miss A member Bae Suzy, Ok Taecyeon from 2 PM, Ham Eun Jung of T-ARA, and actor Kim Soo Hyun in this drama. Park Jin Young, CEO of JYP Entertainment, also appears as a teacher in Dream High!

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Starring: Bae Suzy, Ok Taec-yeon, Kim Soo-hyun, Ham Eun-jung, Jang Woo-young, IU
Original release: January 3 – February 28, 2011
Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt1996607/

Hotel del Luna is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Lee Ji-eun (IU) and Yeo Jin-goo as the owner and manager of the namesake hotel that solely caters to ghosts, respectively. A strange hotel, the likes of which have never been seen before, is nestled deep in the heart of Seoul's vibrant downtown. The edifice, which is millennia old, has served as a constant reminder that things are not always as they appear. Jang Man Wol, played by IU, is the hotel's CEO. He is a selfish, suspicious character who has spent the last thousand years running the enterprise.

A deity binds her to the hotel to protect her from going insane and self-destruction with fury, hatred, and a need for vengeance. Her only way out is to let go of her animosity and hatred and discover love. Trapped in her resentment for a betrayal, Man Wol is doomed to spend all of eternity running this odd establishment, catering to the needs of the most peculiar clientele.

When Goo Chan Sung appears, things take an intriguing turn. Chan Sung, once the youngest assistant manager ever to work for a major hotel organization, is now compelled to run the Hotel del Luna due to a bargain his father struck with Man Wol years ago. He begins to put Jang's extravagant spending and awful financial condition in order, which may be just what this strange establishment and its cursed CEO require.

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Starring: Lee Ji-eun, Yeo Jin-goo

Original release: July 13 – September 1, 2019

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt10220588/

Lee Ji-eun stars in the South Korean anthology streaming television series Persona. It is divided into several storylines, each directed by a different filmmaker. On April 11, 2019, the first season was launched. Persona is an anthology series divided into four parts. Each section, directed by a different filmmaker, depicts a new story with IU as the main character. Lee Kyung Mi's "Love Set" follows an intense tennis match between IU and Doo Na. Both ladies have a lot riding on this match. Im Pil Sung's "Collector" depicts the story of an enticing woman, Eun, who likes to lure men, and a man prepared to go to any length for her love.

"Kiss Burn", directed by Jeon Go Woon, recounts the several efforts at vengeance made by two schoolgirls, Han Na and Hye Bok, against the unreasonable father of Hye Bok. "Walking at Night", directed by Kim Jong Kwan, tells the sad story of two former lovers who go for a stroll in the man's dream, reflecting on their love and uttering things they would never say in real life. Persona was the sixth most popular program on Netflix in Korea in 2019.

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Starring: Lee Ji-eun

Original release: April 11, 2019

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt10027990/

My Mister is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2018 and stars Lee Sun-kyun and Lee Ji-eun. Kim Won-seok directed the series, which was written by Park Hae-young and produced by Chorokbaem Media. It aired on tvN on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:30 (KST) from March 21 to May 17, 2018. The drama earned positive reviews and was named Best Drama at the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards. It's now accessible on Netflix and iQIYI.

My Mister depicts the story of a destitute and indebted young lady (IU) attempting to make ends meet while caring for her deaf, ailing grandma and working a temp job. She forms an unexpected friendship with one of her similarly miserable bosses (Lee Sun-kyun), which is scrutinized and manipulated by their coworkers, friends, and dysfunctional families. They join together to bear the weight of their different lives, creating new connections, keeping pieces of themselves hidden — but eventually mending one another's old injuries.

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Starring: Lee Sun-kyun, Lee Ji-eun

Original release: March 21 – May 17, 2018

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt7923710/

The South Korean television series Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is based on the Chinese book Bu Bu Jing Xin. It aired on SBS every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST) from August 29 to November 1, 2016, for a total of 20 episodes. The series received an average countrywide rating of 7.6 percent for Nielsen Korea and 7.3 percent for TNMS and was deemed a failure due to its poor performance. The drama was apparently sold to the Chinese television channel Youku for more than $400,000 each episode, totaling more than $8 million, making it the most expensive Korean drama ever sold. Man to Man broke the record a few months later.

During a complete solar eclipse, Go Ha-jin (Lee Ji-eun), a 25-year-old lady from the twenty-first century, is transported back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty. She awakens in the year 941, in the body of Hae Soo, one of the numerous princes of the royal Wang family, during King Taejo's reign. She first falls in love with the mild and warm-hearted 8th Prince Wang Wook (Kang Ha-neul), but subsequently develops feelings for Wang So (Lee Joon-gi), the frightening 4th Prince who hides his face behind a mask and is labeled a "wolf-dog". As the plot progresses, Hae Soo becomes unknowingly entangled in royal intrigues and princely rivalries as they vie for the crown.

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Starring: Lee Joon-gi, Lee Ji-eun, Kang Ha-neul

Original release: August 29 – November 1, 2016

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt5320412/

The Producers is a South Korean comedy-drama television series directed by Seo Soo-min and written by Park Ji-eun. Cha Tae-hyun, Gong Hyo-jin, Kim Soo-hyun, and Lee Ji-eun star. The story takes place behind the scenes in the television business. The plot concentrates on the dynamic work and lives of those who work in the television network's entertainment section. Ra Jun Mo, a 10-year professional variety show producer, is regarded as having a huge record of variety show credits but no major program to his name. Tak Ye Jin, a 10-year experienced music program producer, is regarded as an innocent and bright young rookie who was altered by the hard-working environment. She has evolved into a bright and proud lady who speaks whatever comes to mind, even in front of her supervisors.

Baek Sung Chan, a rookie variety show producer, abandons a promising profession as a prosecutor to pursue a career in the broadcast sector because of love. Cindy, a diva-like top famous vocalist, began her career as a trainee at the age of 13 and has been in the business for ten years. She's dubbed an ice princess since she never expresses strong emotions for anybody. She has a history of betrayal, which compels her to keep a safe distance from everyone. In the broadcast industry, the narrative will leave a number of profound messages about friendship, family, celebrity, support, bullying, and treachery.

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Starring: Cha Tae-hyun, Gong Hyo-jin, Kim Soo-hyun, Lee Ji-eun (IU)

Original release: 15 May – 20 June 2015

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt4612922/

IU, Jo Jung-suk, Go Doo-shim, Lee Mi-sook, Yoo In-na, Son Tae-young, Go Joo-won, and Jung Woo feature in the 2013 South Korean television series You Are the Best! It aired on KBS2 on Saturdays and Sundays at 19:55 (KST) for 50 episodes from March 9 to August 25, 2013. The drama is about a family that learns the true meaning of love and happiness after their father dies unexpectedly. The plot revolves around themes of self-discovery and reconciliation.

Lee Soon Shin, played by IU, has difficulties following the loss of her father. Soon Shin and her mother are searching for happiness. Her love tale continues in the midst of her life's ups and downs. Lee Soon Shin is the eldest child of a prosperous household. Despite her family′s riches, she appears to have lacked talent and is labeled as an outcast, despite the fact that she is a bright, energetic, and daring young lady. She then meets Shin Joon Ho, the CEO of an agency, and he changes her life. Shin Joon Ho is a confident, cold, and competitive guy who changes after learning the true meaning of success from Lee Soon Shin.

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Starring: IU, Jo Jung-suk, Go Doo-shim

Original release: March 9 – August 25, 2013

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt3250818/

Bel Ami is a South Korean romantic comedy television series that aired from 2013 to 2014. It stars Jang Keun-suk, IU, Lee Jang-woo, and Han Chae-young. Based on Chon Kye-17-volume young's manhwa of the same name, it aired on KBS2 for 16 episodes on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 (KST) from November 20, 2013, to January 9, 2014.

IU plays Kim Bo-tong - An average girl from Ma-te's neighborhood who's had an unrequited crush on him since junior high. She is innocent and free-hearted and is head over heels in love with Ma-te and helps him through his journey of overcoming troubles to meet his father.

Dokgo Ma Te is a wealthy and ambitious man who wants to capitalize on his attractive appearance. He decides to date 10 of Korea's most successful women. Then, in front of Dokgo Ma Te, a strange woman arrives. She goes by the name of Kim Bo Tong and is an average young woman from a low-income family who has been in love with him for ten years. Can she win Dokgo Ma Te's affections?

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Starring: Jang Keun-suk, IU, Lee Jang-woo, Han Chae-young

Original release: November 20, 2013 – January 9, 2014

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt3350766/

Shades of the Heart, directed by Kim Jong-kwan and starring Yeon Woo-jin, Lee Ji-eun, Yoon Hye-ri, Kim Sang-ho, and Lee Joo-young, is a 2019 South Korean friendship and drama film. The film premiered at the 2019 Jeonju International Film Festival. According to reports, IU agreed to appear in the film for free.

Chang-seok, an author, returns to Korea after being divorced abroad and prepares to publish a novel based on his own life experience. He then encounters the aimless Mi-young in a cafe within a packed subway station in Euljiro, who recalls their meeting and their past together. Chang-seok also meets his editor, Yoo-jin, who enjoys a cigarette and reflects on her history with him. Next, he stumbles upon Sung-ha, a photographer who is caring for his ill wife. Finally, Chang-seok has a talk with bartender Joo-eun, who is trying to recall memories of her clientele who died in a vehicle accident.

When they meet, they explore somewhat different subjects, but they are linked by a similar sense of loss and insecurity as each character fights to remain sane in a society that inspires thoughts of existential dread. This marks Chang-seok and alters his feelings and thoughts, prompting him to begin composing yet another new novel.

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Starring: Yeon Woo-jin, Lee Ji-eun, Yoon Hye-ri, Kim Sang-ho, Lee Joo-young

Original release: February 2, 2019

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt14425000/

The first season was so successful that a sequel was unavoidable. While there are new faces in Kirin High School, such as GOT7's Jaebum and Jinyoung, vocalist Ailee, 2 AM's Jinwoon, T-Jiyeon, ARA's former Sistar member Hyolyn, and actor Park Seo Joon, the previous cast, including IU, appears as an easter egg in the first episode. This season, they're all successful in their own way, with Pil Sook, now a famous artist, encouraging an underclassman who shares his desire of becoming a singer.

The high school declares bankruptcy in the second season and is taken up by Oz Entertainment. The corporation transfers its juvenile idols-in-training to comply with a new regulation that requires minor performers to get 20 hours of school each week and forbids them from working after 10 p.m. Rivalries, secret crushes, and surprising alliances emerge as the idol-in-training youths struggle with the present pupils. Shin Hae Sung aspires to be a musician, but her knowledge is limited to books rather than practical performance.

Jin Yoo Jin, a former child star, routinely breaks school regulations and gets into problems in his goal to become a hard-core rock star. He also butts heads with JB, a member of the well-known group I:dn. JB's ex-girlfriend, Rian, a member of the popular K-pop group Hershe, wants him back, but he develops feelings for Hae Sung. Nana understands what it takes to be a top vocalist. All of them have a reunion performance on stage for Kirin High School's 17 years anniversary.

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Starring: Kang So-ra, Jinwoon, Jiyeon, JB, Hyolyn, IU

Original release: January 30 – March 20, 2012

Link to watch: netflix.com/vn-en/title/70251157