Reports that IU and Jang Kiha are dating despite their busy schedules surfaced on October 8, along with paparazzi photos of the two stars together.
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The two singers have established themselves in their own areas of music individually, and IU appeared on SBS′ Jang Kiha′s Great Radio in 2013. They even took a photo together at the time.
Following the romance rumors, IU′s agency, Loen Entertainment, and Jang Kiha′s agency, DRDRAMC, are preparing their statements.
Many are curious to see if the two stars will confirm the rumors, overcoming an 11-year age gap to become another star couple.
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The affiliate stated, “We have collected her fake photos and evidence of people spreading false rumors about her even before her comeback. We have already filed the lawsuit and we plan to give criminal punishment.”
The agency is still continuing to monitor for malicious netizens and plans to show no mercy to them.
Meanwhile, IU has sued netizens before in 2013 and settled the lawsuit by requesting 200 hours of community service from them.
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The three singles joining Gaon's Platinum certification in the category of streaming this month are: IU's "Bbi Bbi", Lim Chang Jung's "There Has Never Been A Day I Haven't Loved You", and Paul Kim's "Me After You".
With the new certification of "Me After You", Paul Kim is now the only artist with two singles in Gaon's streaming certification category. Back in March, his OST "Every Day, Every Moment" became his first single to receive the Platinum certification.
Meanwhile, IU and Lim Chang Jung will be receiving their first Platinum certifications in Gaon's streaming category, since the certification system went into effect back in January of 2018.
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IU is featured in the December issue of GQ with a photo shoot and interview, and she shows off her gorgeous figure on the cover as she stretches her arms up above her head in a cropped top.
More stunning photos of IU have hit newsstands this month as she’s also December’s cover girl for the magazine Marie Claire.
IU released her fourth mini album entitled “Chat-Shire” on October 23. The songstress was recently wrapped up in controversy surrounding the track “ZeZe” off her album as well as the music video for “Twenty-Three.”
Be sure to check out December’s issue of GQ for more of IU!
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In the last episode of KBS 2TV’s “Producer” aired on June 20, scenes of the Cha Tae Hyun-Gong Hyo Jin couple and IU-Kim Soo Hyun couple helped it reached a viewer rating of 17.9 percent in the Seoul metropolitan area and 17.7 percent nationally. This is the highest the show has ever reached.
Viewers seemed to have responded to the overall happy ending of the show, which concluded on a positive note. The spectacular chemistry among Kim Soo Hyun, IU, Cha Tae Hyun, and Gong Hyo Jin obviously paid off, receiving the love of viewers.
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Shin Ae guested on a recent episode of 'Get It Beauty', chatting it up with IU over the phone during the show. IU first revealed that she's a fan of 'Get It Beauty', then complimented her makeup artist luxuriously.
IU said, "I've worked with Shin Ae sun-saeng-nim for 8 years. She's a very discreet, feminine, and charismatic woman and a makeup artist. I really love her." She continued, "Shin Ae sun-saeng-nim catches what's best for the person just by looking at one's face. Also, she's very good at red lips, and they usually end up with positive feedback. She really has great sense."
Sounds like Shin Ae is the secret to IU's perfect makeup all these years!
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Saturday, the page showed. Her agency was not immediately reached for comment.
IU amassed fans from all over Asia for her role in KBS 2TV’s “The Producers,” an office drama set at the entertainment department of a fictional KBS, in which she plays a stoic singer. Actor Kim Soo-hyun co-stars as a rookie producer who changed jobs for a woman.
The show concluded its one-month run in June. IU is scheduled to hold a concert and a fan meeting in Shanghai, China, on Nov. 11.
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