[TheFly]

Hello, I'm the singer IU. I attended auditions from the first year of middle school and was eliminated many times. I wondered if I was lacking in some way, or perhaps I wasn't good-looking enough... I had such thoughts. Even so, I never questioned whether this was the right path for me, or whether I could become a singer.

That's because, to me, I was working harder than others because of my love for music and I carried a confidence that had no real basis, just thinking to myself that someday I would become a singer. Therefore, because I didn't give up, I debuted as IU, and I guess that's why I have the chance to meet all of you like this now.

If you fail right away now, that's not the end. Don't get frustrated. If you prepare step by step, one day your "good day" will arrive. Everyone, fighting!


Translation: squishyblob @ WeHeartIU.com
Source: SBS

[speedyx]

This is so adorable...and oddly motivating at the same time.

Thanks for the translation

[_ZH_]

i love the fact that she didn't give up~ IU,fighting!
thanks for the translation,squishy!

[platini]

wow. yeah, meaningful, despite many difficulties, she always tries her best to become such a great person like now, i admire her alot, thx for sharing

[sapphireblue116]

Aw! Thank you so much for the translation! IU is so cute and has such a good personality! She is always going towards her dreams! Fighting IU!

[Khema :)]

thanks for translating and posting ^^
she is such a hardworker girl
that words are my motivation to keep moving forward! hwaiting!!!!!

[titamhersih]

once more, that's why I love this lovely and inspired singer IU, fighting!!!

[Alfie]

"NEVER GIVE UP"... she said it even better than RIck Astley xD kidding, this message is so wonderful and inspiring

IU DAEBAK!

thanks for sharing ^^

[vampireiu]

IU Daebak ！ IU Jjang ！ IU Hwaiting ！ IU I will always support U ！ she conveyed her message in a very touching and inspiring way ！

[j_IU]

Thanks for the translation, squishyblob^^
I'm glad that she didn't give up and became who she is today.
Thank you for being my idol, you are now my motivation to work harder to reach my "Good Day"
Will always support you, hwaiting!!!

[iush]

thanks for the translation, squishy!
so sad that she got rejected over twenty times, got called names on her debut stage , and was not well known as a singer until after so long .
not many girls are as strong as her, really really appreciate it that she did not give up during those times
IU will always be my motivation and inspiration.

[InvU]

yep~ all those auditions and ending up in loen wasn't for nothing.

[i'm in my dream!]

"If you fail right away now, that's not the end. Don't get frustrated. If you prepare step by step, one day your "good day" will arrive. Everyone, fighting!"
wow i really love that quote! ^^
btw, thanks for translation, squishy! ^^

[MissIUx]

That's right bb! Do not give up, thank you im currently struggling with my exams ;A; and you're giving me my piece of inspiration to hang on~

[21cssk]

ahh our mature IU once again i love her more everyday from all this kind of interviews. she's just amazing.

[gustav123]

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If you fail right away now, that's not the end. Don't get frustrated. If you prepare step by step, one day your "good day" will arrive. Everyone, fighting!

very agree~! our IU not just singer, she's also motivator..

[anglesmileiu]

Her mature thinking always captivate my heart ! IU , you know, you are my inspiration to keep working untill I can achive my dream! Love you my sweetheart Ji Eun

[sixteendimensions]

The 'Good Day' reference was cute. :3 IU is really a sweetheart, and wise. She seems very good at guiding people and giving them strength when/if they need it. I'm very happy that she has such determination, and confidence in herself. Hopefully, the people who look up to her will take her advice, especially those who may be in the same situation of wanting to pursue a career in k-music but being frequently turned down. Thank you for posting, and to squishy for translating!

[dc4uxp]

what a cutie

[joe_coolman]

oohhh wow!!! inspirational!! LOVE IU