Real+

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Real+
EP by IU
Released February 16, 2011
Recorded 2010
Genre K-pop, ballad, electronic
Length 10:29
Label LOEN Entertainment
IU chronology

Real
(2010)		 Real+
(2011)		 Last Fantasy
(2011)
Singles from Real+
  1. "The Story Only I Didn't Know (나만 몰랐던 이야기)"
    Released: February 16, 2011

Real+ is the fourth mini-album by South Korean singer, IU. It was released by LOEN Entertainment on February 16, 2011. The CD, a follow-up to Real (2010), consists of three tracks in total. One song on the album appears twice – the second time as a collaboration piece with pianist Kim Gwang-min.[1]

Background

The music video for the lead track, "The Story Only I Didn't Know" (Hangul: 나만 몰랐던 이야기; RR: Naman Molratdeon 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". It features mature vocals and a combination of piano and string instruments.[2]

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

Track listing

※ Bolded tracks identify singles from the album.

CD/Digital download
No. TitleLyricsMusic Length
1. "The Story Only I Didn't Know" (나만 몰랐던 이야기; Naman Molratdeon Iyagi)Kim EanaYoon Sang 3:25
2. "Cruel Fairytale" (잔혹동화; Janhokdonghwa)Kim EanaSaint Binary 3:45
3. "The Story Only I Didn't Know (with Pianist Kim Gwang-min)"  Kim EanaYoon Sang 3:19
Total length:
 10:29

Chart performance

Album charts

Country Chart Peak chart positions Sales
South Korea Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[5] 2
  • KOR: 23,508+[6]
Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[7] 4
Gaon Year-End Albums Chart[8] 69

Single charts

The Story Only I Didn't Know

Chart Peak
chart
positions		 Sales
Gaon Weekly Singles Chart[9] 1
  • KOR: 2,126,249+ (digital downloads only)[10]
Gaon Weekly Local Singles Chart[11] 1
Gaon Weekly Streaming Singles Chart[12] 1
Gaon Weekly Download Singles Chart[13] 1
Gaon Weekly Background Music Chart[14] 2
Gaon Weekly Mobile Ringtone Chart[15] 8
Gaon Weekly Karaoke Chart[16] 18
Gaon Monthly Singles Chart[17] 1
Gaon Monthly Streaming Singles Chart[18] 2
Gaon Monthly Download Singles Chart[19] 1
Gaon Monthly Background Music Chart[20] 2
Gaon Monthly Mobile Ringtone Chart[21] 9
Gaon Monthly Karaoke Chart[22] 19
Gaon Year-End Singles Chart[23] 10
Gaon Year-End Streaming Singles Chart[24] 13
Gaon Year-End Download Singles Chart[25] 51

Other charted songs

Title Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Gaon[9]		 KOR
Billboard
"Cruel Fairytale" 8
  • KOR: 1,051,453+ (digital downloads only)[26]

Cover versions

  • South Korean singer Lee Eun-mi covered "The Story Only I Didn't Know" on the singing competition program I Am a Singer.

Release history

Country Date Format Edition Label
South Korea February 16, 2011 CD, digital download Standard Edition LOEN Entertainment
Worldwide[27] Digital download

References

  1. ↑ IU releases REAL+ mini plus album. All K-pop. (2011-02-16). Retrieved on 2012-07-07.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 IU releases MV for "The Story Only I Didn't Know". All K-pop. (2011-02-16). Retrieved on 2012-07-07.
  3. ↑ IU releases MV teaser for "The Story Only I Didn't Know". All K-pop. (2011-02-15). Retrieved on 2012-07-07.
  4. ↑ IU makes a comeback on Music Bank. All K-pop. (2011-02-18). Retrieved on 2012-07-07.
  5. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album – February 13, 2011 to February 19, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  6. ↑ Sales references for Real+:
  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. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "South Korean Gaon Chart: Overall singles – February 13, 2011 to February 19, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  10. ↑ Sales references for "The Story Only I Didn't Know":
  11. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Domestic singles – February 13, 2011 to February 19, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  12. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online streaming – February 20, 2011 to February 26, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  13. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online download – February 13, 2011 to February 19, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  14. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online background music – February 13, 2011 to February 19, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  15. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Mobile ringtone – February 27, 2011 to March 5, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  16. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Karaoke – March 13, 2011 to March 19, 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  17. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Overall singles – February 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  18. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online streaming – February 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  19. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online download – February 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  20. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online background music – February 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  21. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Mobile ringtone – March 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  22. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Karaoke – March 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  23. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Overall singles – 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  24. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online streaming – 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  25. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online download – 2011". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 
  26. ↑ Sales references for "Cruel Fairytale":
  27. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Real+ by IU". iTunes Store. Retrieved 24 November 2013. 

External links

IU
Studio albums
EPs
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Singles
Korean
  • "It's First Love"
  • "Pinkie Swear"
  • "Nagging"
  • "Because I'm a Woman"
  • "I Believe in Love"
  • "It's You"
  • "Let's Go"
  • "Hold My Hand"
  • "Ice Flower"
  • "Someday"
  • "Sea of Moonlight"
Japanese
  • "Good Day"
  • "You & I"
  • "Monday Afternoon"
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