"Lilac" () is a song by South Korean singer-songwriter IU. It was released on March 25, 2021, by Edam Entertainment through Kakao M as the second single from her fifth studio album of the same name. The song is an upbeat pop song with a nostalgic sound.
Composition and lyrics "Lilac" is a pop song with a thumping drumline and driving rhythm guitar. In the song IU recognizes that life does not always imitate art, which consoles us with its neat and memorable endings, and ties up its threads in a way that life rarely does.
Accolades + Awards and nominations Year Organization Award Result 2022 Gaon Chart Music Awards Digital Song Bonsang Korean Music AwardsBest Pop SongSeoul Music Awards Best Song
+Music program awards (8 total) Program Date Ref. M Countdown April 1, 2021 Inkigayo April 4, 2021 April 11, 2021 April 18, 2021 Show Champion April 7, 2021 Music Bank April 16, 2021 Show! Music Core April 17, 2021 May 8, 2021
Charts
Weekly charts + "Lilac" weekly chart performance Chart (2021) Peakposition Singapore (RIAS) 6 South Korea (Gaon) 1 South Korea (K-pop Hot 100) 1 US World Digital Songs (Billboard) 11
Year-end charts + "Lilac" year-end chart performance Chart (2021) Position South Korea (Gaon) 4 Chart (2022) Position South Korea (Circle) 56 Chart (2023) Position South Korea (Circle) 190
See also List of Music Bank Chart winners (2021)
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