"Real+" is mini plus album by South Korean singer-songwriter IU. It was released as a single album, titled Real+ and distributed by LOEN Entertainment on February 17, 2011. The single, a follow-up to Real (2010), consists of three tracks in total. One song in the album, "Only I Didn't Know", appears twice – the second time as a collaboration piece with pianist Kim Gwang-min.IU releases REAL+ mini plus album. Allkpop. (February 17, 2011). Retrieved on July 7, 2012.
Background and release The music video for the lead track, "Only I Didn't Know" (), 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. 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 a mature combination of IU's striking high notes, vocals and orchestral instrumentation.
IU made her promotional comeback with "Only I Didn't Know" in the television show Music Bank (KBS) on February 18, 2011, two days after the album's release.
As of 2011, the album sold over 23,500 copies in South Korea.Sales references for Real+:
Track listing
Notes The titles of both tracks 1 and 3 literally mean "Only I Didn't Know". Track 3 is a piano version of "Only I Didn't Know".
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2011) Peakposition South Korean Albums (Gaon) 2
Monthly charts Chart (2011) Peakposition South Korean Albums (Gaon) 4
Year-end charts Chart (2011) Peakposition South Korean Albums (Gaon) 69
Awards and nominations Annual music awards Year Award Category Recipient Result 2011 Song of the Year – February "Only I Didn't Know"
Cover versions South Korean singer Lee Eun-mi covered "Only I Didn't Know" on the singing competition program I Am a Singer. South Korean singer K.Will covered "Only I Didn't Know" on Mnet's singing competition show Singer Game.
Release history Region Date Format Label South Korea February 17, 2011 CD single, digital download LOEN Entertainment Worldwide Digital download
See also List of number-one hits of 2011 (South Korea)
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