Singer and actress IU is drawing attention with her collaborations with prominent handsome men in the country, while her solid love line with actor Lee Jong-suk, with whom she is in a public relationship, is also being re-examined.
Previously, IU portrayed a 1960s Jeju girl named 'Ae-soon' in the Netflix series 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' showcasing chemistry with actor Park Bo-gum that rivals that of a real couple. Their journey through the four seasons left viewers with a gentle impression and a deep resonance, and their heartfelt acting chemistry drew praise mentioning, 'They seem like a real couple,' 'Just looking at each other gives butterflies,' and 'They really look like a married couple.'
Meanwhile, recent sightings of her with BTS member V in private settings have once again drawn attention. Netizens were abuzz over the sighting of the two at a restaurant in Yongsan. It was reported that their dinner was with acquaintances. The two continue to maintain their friendship after appearing in the music video for 'Love Wins All,' released in February this year.
Nevertheless, there were even rumors of a breakup between IU and actor Lee Jong-suk, with whom she has been in a relationship for three years. However, these were mere misunderstandings. During an interview after 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' ended, IU cleverly mentioned, 'He (Lee Jong-suk) is very busy, so he probably hasn’t seen me. I only know about the official matters right now,' naturally expressing her affection toward Lee Jong-suk, which brought smiles to many. Recently, the two also revealed their enduring love line by jointly participating in donations to support wildfire victims, and Lee Jong-suk dismissed breakup rumors by showing public support at IU's concert.
Despite this, the 'male friend lineup' surrounding IU remains a hot topic. Following Park Bo-gum and V, she is now set to collaborate with Cha Eun-woo in a music video, once again reaching the peak of her popularity. Cha Eun-woo is set to make a cameo appearance in IU's new song music video scheduled for May, promising another visual chemistry reminiscent of their past luxury jewelry advertisement.
At this point, fans are humorously reacting with comments like, 'Lee Jong-suk must be nervous too,' because IU seamlessly collaborates with top handsome stars such as V, Cha Eun-woo, and Park Bo-gum. Online reactions include, 'IU is always surrounded by visual geniuses,' 'Is that Park Bo-gum → V → Cha Eun-woo lineup real?', 'Lee Jong-suk must feel jealous,' and 'Indeed, she’s the nation’s little sister and queen.'
Meanwhile, IU is set to release her third remake album 'Flower Bookmark Three' on the 27th and will continue her music activities.
[OSEN]