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Real+ (stylized as REAL+) is the fourth Korean-language extended play (EP) by South Korean singer-songwriter and actress IU. It was released and distributed by LOEN Entertainment on February 16, 2011. The CD, a follow-up to Real (2010), consists of three tracks in total. One song in the album, "Only I Didn't Know", appears twice – the second time as a collaboration piece with pianist Kim Gwang-min.[1]

Background and release

The music video for the lead track, "Only I Didn't Know" (Korean: 나만 몰랐던 이야기; RR: Naman Mollatdeon Iyagi), features actress Park Bo-young as she is caught in a dramatic break-up story. Her ex-lover is played by singer-songwriter Yoon Sang, who also composed this piece as a gift for IU.[2][3] The music video was released on the same day as the album.

The song itself is a departure from the pop-like sounds of her previously promoted song, "Good Day" (Korean: 좋은 날; RR: Joeun Nal). It features mature vocals and a combination of piano and string instruments.[2]

IU made her promotional comeback with "Only I Didn't Know" in the television show Music Bank (KBS) on February 18, 2011, two days after the album's release.[4]

As of 2011, the album sold over 23,500 copies in South Korea.[5]

Track listing

※ Bolded tracks identify singles from the album.

CD/Digital download
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."The Story Only I Didn't Know" (나만 몰랐던 이야기; Naman Mollatdeon Iyagi)Kim EanaYoon Sang3:25
2."Cruel Fairytale" (잔혹동화; Janhokdonghwa)Kim EanaSaint Binary3:45
3."Only I Didn't Know" (with Kim Gwang-min)Kim EanaYoon Sang3:19
Total length:10:29
Notes
  • The titles of both tracks 1 and 3 literally mean "The Story Only I Didn't Know".

Charts

Awards and nominations

Annual music awards

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2011
1st Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards
 Song of the Year – February "Only I Didn't Know" Won

Cover versions

  • South Korean singer Lee Eun-mi covered "Only I Didn't Know" on the singing competition program I Am a Singer.[9]
  • South Korean singer K.Will covered "Only I Didn't Know" on Mnet's singing competition show Singer Game.

Release history

Region Date Format Label
South Korea February 16, 2011 CD single, digital download LOEN Entertainment
Worldwide[10] Digital download

See also

References

  1. ^ IU releases REAL+ mini plus album. Allkpop. (2011-02-16). Retrieved on 2012-07-07.
  2. ^ a b IU releases MV for "The Story Only I Didn't Know". Allkpop. (2011-02-16). Retrieved on 2012-07-07.
  3. ^ IU releases MV teaser for "The Story Only I Didn't Know". Allkpop. (2011-02-15). Retrieved on 2012-07-07.
  4. ^ IU makes a comeback on Music Bank. Allkpop. (2011-02-18). Retrieved on 2012-07-07.
  5. ^ Sales references for Real+:
    • "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album (Domestic) – The Year of 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  6. ^ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album – February 13, 2011 to February 19, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  7. ^ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album – February 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  8. ^ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album – 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  9. ^ MBCkpop (2013-01-12). "#10, Lee Eun-mi - Only I didn't know, 이은미 - 나만 몰랐던 이야기, I Am a Singer2 201212" (YouTube).
  10. ^ "iTunes - Music - Real+ by IU". iTunes Store. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
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