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Singer · Actor
IU
South Korean singer, songwriter and actress
IU is 33 years old, born on May 16, 1993 in Songjeong-dong.
Next birthday in 192 days, turning 34.
Official links: Official website (universal-music.co.jp) · Official website (iloveiu.jp) · Instagram · X · YouTube · TikTok · Wikipedia
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IU’s birthday, by the numbers
- IU was born on a Sunday.
- IU has been alive for about 12,226 days.
- Their 15,000-day milestone falls on June 10, 2034.
- Their next birthday, turning 34, is on a Sunday.
- Next milestone: IU turns 40 on May 16, 2033, in 6 years and 6 months. More milestone birthdays
- IU is younger than 5,874 and older than 972 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
- Half birthday: November 16. Birthstone: Emerald.
- IU belongs to Millennials.
Age gaps
- IU was born 9 months and 24 days after Selena Gomez. Compare
- Ariana Grande was born 1 month and 10 days after IU. Compare
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Frequently asked questions
How old is IU?
IU is 33 years old, born on May 16, 1993 in Songjeong-dong.
What is IU’s zodiac sign?
Taurus, born May 16.
Does IU have an official website?
Yes: universal-music.co.jp.