Big Bang Leader G-Dragon
G-Dragon and IU’s special friendship seems to have started during the recording of the variety show Infinite Challenge’s bi-annual music festival. Each host member was challenged to produce a song with a partner artist. IU was teamed up with Comedian Park MyungSoo, while G-Dragon and other Big Bang member, Taeyang, were partnered with Comedian Hwang GwangHee. All the partners interacted between each segment withv talk sessions and activity games. On the show, IU and G-Dragon appeared interested on each other.
IU and G-Dragon recently collaborated on IU’s song, Pallette. The song was included in IU’s 4th full music album with the same name. She asked G-Dragon for a lot of suggestion for the album, and there was a rap verse in the song “Pallette” which was destined for G-Dragon to perform the part.
IU and G-Dragon supported each other by appearing and performing as guests in their individual concerts. IU performed at G-Dragon’s “Motte III” world tour concert in Taiwan while G-Dragon also performed at IU’s “Pallette” concert. Both seemed to have high respect to each other.
In June, 2017, IU presented G-Dragon with a refrigerator filled with packs of soju that IU endorsed before G Dragon left to serve out his mandatory army service. In return, IU received a special present from G-Dragon. He bought IU’s album “Pallette” and customized the cover himself before presenting it to IU. The cover was ornamented with beautiful flower palette and 3-D stickers. IU revealed it was one of most special gift that she received throughout the year.
G Dragon and IU also showed support to each other through their Instagram posts. IU posted a photo of her face on a soju glass as the model of a soju brand. The caption said “Nice to see you”. Surprisingly, out of nowhere G-Dragon commented “My favorite” on the post.
Actor Kim Soo Hyun
IU and handsome actor Kim Soo Hyun have been long time friends dating back to IU’s early TV dramas. The two appeared as co-stars on the teen drama Dream High and in The Producers. Since then, both stars have been appearing in each other’s projects. IU appeared on Kim Soo Hyun’s film Real, while he appeared in her music video.
IU asked Kim Soo Hyun to appear in the music video for the song Ending Scene and let him know how important it would be for her music video and her album. Despite his busy schedule, Kim Soo Hyun agreed to appear in the music videos. On April 21, 2017, during a listening session for Pallette, IU expressed her gratitude to Kim Soo Hyun for his support and her happiness for the video.
In the Ending Scene video, IU appeared to be reading a letter addressed to Kim Soo Hyun. She revealed that the letter was actually a real letter. She ran through the letter with him before recording the scene. In the letter, she praised Kim Soo Hyun for his voice, face, and eyes. She admired his handsome and perfect look. Kim Soo Hyun couldn’t hide his feelings and was pleased and humbled by her compliments.
Actor Lee Joon gi
In September, 2016, IU starred as Hae Soo, with Lee Joon Gi as Wang Soo in the SBS hit drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. They remained close even after the drama and gave support to each other projects. IU sent a food truck and an ice truck to staff members and actors on the drama set for Lawless Lawyer. Lee Joon Gi appeared on IU’s concert. He praised IU for her energy during the concert and felt very proud of her.
Two years after filming together, IU and Lee Joong Ki appeared together for the first time on JTBC’s variety show Knowing Bothers. On that episode, Lee Joon Ki said that he appeared at IU’s request. They shared their memories from Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo and their recent activities. Due to their appearance, the episode was Knowing Brothers record for viewership, with a rating of 7.3 percent.
Latest News About IU
IU’s fans are looking forward to her most recent project. She took a female leading role in tnN’s upcoming weekend drama, Hotel Del Luna.
IU acts alongside male leading actor Yeo Jin Goo. Yeo Jin Goo plays an hotelier running a hotel for ghosts, while IU plays a hot-tempered hotel owner. The drama is set to premiere on July 13, 2019. Happy to hear that! Best wishes for all of IU’s future projects!
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