Growing Up (IU album)

Growing Up is the debut studio album by South Korean singer-songwriter IU. It was released on April 23, 2009, by LOEN Entertainment. The album features a bubblegum pop and ballad sound, showcasing IU's youthful image and vocal abilities at the time. The lead single was "Boo," which gained popularity and helped establish IU as a rising star in the K-pop scene. Other tracks on the album include "Lost Child" (originally performed during IU's audition), "You Know," and "A Dreamer." While Growing Up achieved moderate success upon release, it laid the foundation for IU's later breakthroughs and solidified her position as a versatile artist. The album's themes largely revolve around youth, dreams, and first love.