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Released | November 29, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2010–2011 | |||
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Length | 52:01 | |||
Language | Korean | |||
Label | LOEN | |||
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Last Fantasy is the second studio album by South Korean singer-songwriter IU. It was released and distributed on November 29, 2011, by LOEN Entertainment. The album features a total of thirteen tracks, including the lead single "You & I".
Upon its release, Last Fantasy was a huge commercial success, selling almost seven million copies of digital tracks in its first week of release. [2] The total number of its digital sales surpassed the 10 million mark the following week. [3] Meanwhile, the physical album has sold over 117,000 copies, making it the 15th best-selling Korean album of 2011. [4] [upper-alpha 1]
The album's lead single "You & I" debuted at the top of the Gaon Singles Chart, with a massive first-week digital sales of 1,129,761 units. [5] It stayed at the summit for two more weeks. [6] The song also hit the pole position on the Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks, becoming IU's first Korea K-Pop Hot 100 topper and the longest running number-one song on the chart. [7] [8] The record was held until tied with Psy's "Gangnam Style" and later broken by Lee Seung-gi's "Return", which earned six weeks at the top spot from December 2012 to January 2013. [9] [10]
Last Fantasy was meant to reflect the period in the IU's life where she bids farewell to her childhood and prepares to meet maturity. [11] In this album, IU collaborated with singer-songwriters like Yoon Sang, Kim Kwang-jin, Lee Juck, Kim Hyeon-cheol, and Ra.D. [12]
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." [13]
On December 3, 2011, she started off her first week of promotions through SBS's Inkigayo . IU performed "A Child Searching for Stars" and the lead track "You & I". Both of the tracks showcased her youthful charm and sweet musicality, which gained a richer depth during her hiatus. [14]
On November 28, 2011, the music video for "You & I" was released through LOEN Entertainment's official YouTube channel one day before the album's release in stores. The music video (starring actor Lee Hyun-woo) brings out elements of fantasy and ties it together with a well-crafted story. [11]
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 Special Premium 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. [15]
Year | Award | Category | Result |
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2012 | 21st Seoul Music Awards | Best Album Award | Won |
Best Pop Album | Nominated |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Secret" (비밀; Bimil) | Kim Eana | Jeong Seok-won | Jeong Seok-won | 4:04 |
2. | "Sleeping Prince" (잠자는 숲 속의 왕자; Jamjaneun Sup Sogui Wangja, featuring Yoon Sang) | Park Chang-hak | Yoon Sang | Haihm | 3:34 |
3. | "Holding a Star in My Heart" (별을 찾는 아이; Byeoreul Chatneun Ai, featuring Kim Kwang-jin) | Heo Seung-kyung | Kim Kwang-jin | Park Yong-jun | 3:58 |
4. | "You & I" (너랑 나; Neorang Na) | Kim Eana | Lee Min-soo | Lee Min-soo | 3:59 |
5. | "Wallpaper Pattern" (벽지무늬; Byeokjimunui) | Yoon Jong-shin | Yoon Jong-shin, Lee Geun-ho | Jeong Seok-won | 3:40 |
6. | "Uncle" (삼촌; Samchon, featuring Lee Juck) | IU, Lee Juck | Lee Juck | Lee Juck, Yang Se-on | 3:24 |
7. | "Wisdom Tooth" (사랑니; Sarangni) | G. Gorilla, IU | G. Gorilla | G. Gorilla | 3:33 |
8. | "Everything's Alright" (featuring Kim Hyeon-cheol) | Kim Hyeon-cheol, IU | Kim Hyeon-cheol | Kwon Tae-eun | 3:33 |
9. | "Last Fantasy" | Kim Eana | Kim Hyeong-seok | Kim Hyeong-seok, Ryu Young-min | 6:07 |
10. | "Teacher" (featuring Ra.D) | IU, Ra.D | Ra.D | Ra.D | 4:01 |
11. | "The Abandoned" (길 잃은 강아지; Gil Ireun Gang-aji) | IU | IU | G. Gorilla | 3:14 |
12. | "4AM" | IU | Corinne Bailey Rae | Corinne Bailey Rae | 3:02 |
13. | "L'Amant" (라망; Ramang) | Jung Jae-hyung | Jung Jae-hyung | Jung Jae-hyung | 5:52 |
Total length: | 52:01 |
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Region | Date | Format | Edition | Label |
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South Korea | November 29, 2011 | Digital download | Standard | LOEN Entertainment |
November 30, 2011 | CD [20] | |||
December 1, 2011 | CD [20] | Limited | ||
Various [21] | November 29, 2011 | Digital download | ||
Japan | November 30, 2011 | EMI Music Japan |
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