IU Reveals Reason for Declining Invitation

Singer and actress IU revealed why she buys tickets herself to attend concerts by fellow singers instead of accepting invitations.

In the web entertainment show "Salon Drip" on the YouTube channel 'TEO', released on the 14th, IU, Byun Woo-seok, Gong Seung-yeon, and Noh Sang-hyun appeared. On this day, MC Jang Do-yeon asked IU, "I heard that even when you're offered complimentary tickets, you always buy them with your own money."

In response, IU said, "As someone who also performs, isn't it a learning experience for me?" and "​I tend to secretly buy tickets and enjoy the show." She explained that attending concerts is not just a casual outing, adding, "​I went to see TWICE's concert and D.O.'s (Do Kyung-soo) concert. I try to see as many performances as possible. It relieves stress and heals me."

Gong Seung-yeon, who appeared with her, said, "I was actually going to give you TWICE tickets, but you had already purchased them." IU, revealing her affection, laughed and said, "I really love TWICE." Gong Seung-yeon is the older sister of TWICE member Jeongyeon.

Meanwhile, the drama "21st Century Grand Prince's Wife," starring IU, is a romance drama set in a constitutional monarchy in 21st-century South Korea, telling the story of a woman who has everything but is of commoner status and a man who is the king's son but can have nothing.