Last Fantasy

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Last Fantasy
Studio album by IU
Released South Korea November 29, 2011
(see release history)
Recorded 2011
Genre K-pop
Length 52:01
Language Korean
Label LOEN Entertainment
Producer Jo Yeong-cheol
IU chronology

Real+
(2011)		 Last Fantasy
(2011)		 I□U
(2011)
Singles from Last Fantasy
  1. "You and I (너랑 나)"
    Released: November 28, 2011
  2. "Last Fantasy"
    Released: February 9, 2012

Last Fantasy is the second studio album by South Korean singer IU. It was released on November 29, 2011 by LOEN Entertainment. The album features a total of thirteen tracks, including the lead single "You and I". The album is her first release after a nine-month-hiatus since Real+.

Upon its release, Last Fantasy achieved an "all-kill" on a variety of South Korean music charts, with all the tracks from the album making the top thirteen spots on Mnet, Olleh Music, and MelOn charts.[1] The album was also a huge commercial success, selling nearly seven million copies of paid digital downloads in its first week of release.[2] The total number of its digital sales surpassed the 10 million mark the following week.[3]

Background

Last Fantasy contains thirteen tracks. In this album, IU collaborated with singers like Yoon Sang, Kim Kwang-jin, Lee Juck, Kim Hyeon-cheol, and Ra.D.[4]

Some of the songs in the album were composed and written by IU herself, with help from artists like Lee Juck, Kim Hyeon-cheol, Yoon Sang, Yoon Jong-shin, G. Gorilla, and Corinne Bailey Rae. Her agency, LOEN Entertainment stated, "The album has been worked on for a long time, and the exclusive content included in the special limited edition will enable fans to better understand the album production process. It's a special gift from IU to those fans who have waited a long time."[5]

On December 3, 2011, she started off her first week of promotions through SBS's The Music Trend. IU performed "A Child Searching for Stars" (Hangul: 별을 찾는 아이; RR: Byeoreul Chatneun Ai) and the lead track "You and I" (Hangul: 너랑 나; RR: Neorang Na). Both of the tracks showcased her youthful charm and sweet musicality, which gained a richer depth during her time away.[6]

Music videos

On November 28, 2011, the music video for "You and I" was released through LOEN Entertainment's official YouTube channel one day before the album's release in stores. The music video brings out elements of fantasy and ties it together with a well-crafted story. Since her album, Last Fantasy, is meant to reflect that period in her life where she bids farewell to childhood and prepares to meet maturity. The music video stars actor Lee Hyun-woo.[7]

On February 9, 2012, her agency uploaded a music video for the song "Last Fantasy" through its official YouTube channel. The video contains footage from IU's Japanese debut showcase "IU JAPAN PREMIUM SPECIAL LIVE" held at the Bunkamura Orchard Hall on January 24. This is a special gift for her fans, as the video reveals not only footage from the showcase, but also includes clips of IU touring the cities of Japan and her everyday promotions and activities.[8]

Track listing

※ Bolded tracks identify singles from the album.

CD/Digital download
No. TitleLyricsMusic Length
1. "Secret" (비밀; Bimil)Kim EanaJeong Seok-won 4:04
2. "Sleeping Prince of the Woods" (잠자는 숲 속의 왕자; Jamjaneun Sup Sogui Wangja, featuring Yoon Sang)Bak Chang-hakYoon Sang 3:34
3. "A Child Searching for Stars" (별을 찾는 아이; Byeoreul Chatneun Ai, featuring Kim Kwang-jin)Heo Seung-kyeongKim Kwang-jin 3:58
4. "You and I" (너랑 나; Neorang Na)Kim EanaLee Min-soo 3:59
5. "Wallpaper Patterns" (벽지무늬; Byeokjimunui)Yoon Jong-shinYoon Jong-shin, Lee Geun-ho 3:40
6. "Uncle" (삼촌; Samchon, featuring Lee Juck)IU, Lee JuckLee Juck 3:24
7. "Wisdom Tooth" (사랑니; Sarangni)G. Gorilla, IUG. Gorilla 3:33
8. "Everything's Alright" (featuring Kim Hyeon-cheol)Kim Hyeon-cheol, IUKim Hyeon-cheol 3:33
9. "Last Fantasy"  Kim EanaKim Hyeong-seok 6:07
10. "Teacher" (featuring Ra.D)IU, Ra.DRa.D 4:01
11. "A Stray Puppy" (길 잃은 강아지; Gil Ireun Gang-aji)IUIU 3:14
12. "4AM"  IUCorinne Bailey Rae 3:02
13. "L'amant" (라망; Ramang)Jung Jae-hyungJung Jae-hyung 5:52
Total length:
 52:01

Chart performance

Album charts

Country Chart Peak
chart
positions		 Sales
South Korea Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[9] 4
  • KOR: 146,064+ (both editions combined)[10]
Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[11] 3
Gaon Year-End Albums Chart[12] 15

Single charts

You and I

Chart Peak
chart
positions		 Sales
Gaon Weekly Singles Chart[13] 1
  • KOR: 5,201,504+ (digital downloads only)[14]
Gaon Weekly Local Singles Chart[15] 1
Gaon Weekly Streaming Singles Chart[16] 1
Gaon Weekly Download Singles Chart[17] 1
Gaon Weekly Background Music Chart[18] 1
Gaon Weekly Mobile Ringtone Chart[19] 4
Gaon Weekly Karaoke Chart[20] 1
Gaon Monthly Singles Chart[21] 1
Gaon Monthly Streaming Singles Chart[22] 1
Gaon Monthly Download Singles Chart[23] 1
Gaon Monthly Background Music Chart[24] 1
Gaon Monthly Mobile Ringtone Chart[25] 2
Gaon Monthly Karaoke Chart[26] 1
Gaon Year-End Singles Chart[27] 36
Gaon Year-End Streaming Singles Chart[28] 25
Gaon Year-End Download Singles Chart[29] 15
Billboard K-Pop Hot 100[30] 1

Other charted songs

Title Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Gaon
[13]		 KOR
Billboard
[30]
"Secret" 2 5
  • KOR: 1,906,710+ (digital downloads only)[31]
"Sleeping Prince of the Woods" 3 9
  • KOR: 1,244,787+ (digital downloads only)[32]
"Uncle" 4 8
  • KOR: 1,649,571+ (digital downloads only)[33]
"A Child Searching for Stars" 6
  • KOR: 1,063,369+ (digital downloads only)[34]
"Wallpaper Patterns" 7
  • KOR: 929,539+ (digital downloads only)[35]
"Wisdom Tooth" 8
  • KOR: 924,663+ (digital downloads only)[36]
"Teacher" 9
  • KOR: 816,372+ (digital downloads only)[37]
"Everything's Alright" 11
  • KOR: 830,424+ (digital downloads only)[38]
"Last Fantasy" 12
  • KOR: 778,823+ (digital downloads only)[39]
"4AM" 13
  • KOR: 728,315+ (digital downloads only)[40]
"A Stray Puppy" 17
  • KOR: 637,338+ (digital downloads only)[41]
"L'amant" 19
  • KOR: 576,293+ (digital downloads only)[42]
Preceded by
"Cry Cry" by T-ara		 Gaon Singles Chart number-one single
"You and I"
December 3, 2011 – December 23, 2011 		Succeeded by
"Trouble Maker" by Trouble Maker
Preceded by
"Cry Cry" by T-ara		 Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100 number-one single
"You and I"
December 17, 2011 – January 20, 2012 		Succeeded by
"Lovey-Dovey" by T-ara

Awards

Year Awards Album
2012 21st Seoul Music Awards: Best Album Last Fantasy

Music programmes awards

Song Programme Date
"You and I" Music Bank (KBS) December 9, 2011
December 16, 2011
December 23, 2011
December 30, 2011
January 6, 2012
January 13, 2012
The Music Trend (SBS) December 18, 2011
December 25, 2011
January 1, 2012
Music on Top (JTBC) January 12, 2012

Release history

Country Date Format Edition Label
South Korea November 29, 2011 Digital download Standard Edition LOEN Entertainment
November 30, 2011 CD[43]
December 1, 2011 CD[43] Limited Edition
Japan November 30, 2011 Digital download EMI Music Japan
Worldwide[44] November 29, 2011 Digital download LOEN Entertainment

References

  1. ↑ leesa86 (2012-11-28). "IU achieves an ‘all-kill’ with her new album, ‘Last Fantasy’". allkpop. Retrieved 2012-11-19. 
  2. ↑ "IU's new album nears 7 million downloads online". 9 December 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  3. ↑ (Korean) Lee, Yeon-jeong (15 December 2011). "아이유 2집 음원 다운로드 1천만건 돌파 (IU's "Last Fantasy" Surpasses 10 Million Copies in Download Sales)". Yonhap News. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  4. ↑ "Album info 'You and I'". koreangossipgirl. 
  5. ↑ "IU releases new album, ‘Last Fantasy’". allkpop. 
  6. ↑ "IU makes her long-awaited comeback on ‘Inkigayo’". allkpop. 
  7. ↑ "IU unveils music video for "You and I"". allkpop. 
  8. ↑ "IU reveals MV for ‘Last Fantasy’". allkpop. 
  9. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album – November 27, 2011 to December 3, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  10. ↑ Sales references for Last Fantasy:
  11. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album – November 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 30 August 2013. 
  12. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album – 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "South Korean Gaon Chart: Overall singles – November 27, 2011 to December 3, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  14. ↑ Sales references for "You and I":
  15. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Domestic singles – November 27, 2011 to December 3, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2013. 
  16. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online streaming – November 27, 2011 to December 3, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  17. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online download – November 27, 2011 to December 3, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  18. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online background music – November 27, 2011 to December 3, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  19. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Mobile ringtone – November 27, 2011 to December 3, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  20. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Karaoke – December 25, 2011 to December 31, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 5 January 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  21. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Overall singles – December 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 5 January 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  22. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online streaming – December 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 5 January 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  23. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online download – December 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 5 January 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  24. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online background music – December 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 5 January 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  25. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Mobile ringtone – January 2012". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  26. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Karaoke – January 2012". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  27. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Overall singles – 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  28. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online streaming – 2012". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  29. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online Download – 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 "Korea K-Pop Hot 100, Week of 17 December, 2011". Billboard. Retrieved 31 August 2013. 
  31. ↑ Sales references for "Secret":
  32. ↑ Sales references for "Sleeping Prince of the Woods":
  33. ↑ Sales references for "Uncle":
  34. ↑ Sales references for "A Child Searching for Stars":
  35. ↑ Sales references for "Wallpaper Patterns":
  36. ↑ Sales references for "Wisdom Tooth":
  37. ↑ Sales references for "Teacher":
  38. ↑ Sales references for "Everything's Alright":
  39. ↑ Sales references for "Last Fantasy":
  40. ↑ Sales references for "4AM":
  41. ↑ Sales references for "A Stray Puppy":
  42. ↑ Sales references for "L'amant":
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 "MelOn::음반] 아이유 (IU) - 2집 Last Fantasy (포스터/케이스 증정)". MelOn. Retrieved 07/12/2011. 
  44. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Last Fantasy by IU". iTunes Store. Retrieved 30 August 2013. 

External links

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