IU suddenly appeared at BIGBANG's 20th anniversary concert in Goyang, Korea. The female singer not only came to watch but also brought the group's official lightstick, joining thousands of spectators to cheer for BIGBANG.
Images of IU at Goyang stadium quickly attracted attention on social networks. She appeared in everyday clothes, wearing a baseball cap, a mask and holding "Bang Bong" - BIGBANG's official lightstick. Instead of standing in the area for guests, IU sat in the middle of the audience and watched the group's performances.
BIGBANG will hold a concert at Goyang Stadium from August 21-23, marking 20 years since the group debuted. The event marks the beginning of a series of activities to celebrate the group's special milestone after two decades of operation.
IU's appearance is particularly noticed because she has a close relationship with G-Dragon. The two once collaborated in IU's song "Palette" in 2017. G-Dragon contributed vocals and participated in the rap part in the song.
After this collaboration, IU and G-Dragon still maintain good relationships. Last year, when appearing on IU's YouTube channel, G-Dragon was mentioned by the female singer through a memorable story. IU said he once came to see her concert and gave a bottle of wine produced in 2008.
IU revealed that she has not opened the bottle of wine because she wants to keep this special gift. The above detail shows that the two artists still maintain a close relationship after many years.
Therefore, IU's direct appearance at BIGBANG's concert this time received a lot of attention. She not only came to watch but also prepared the group's lightsticks, showing the support for BIGBANG and G-Dragon in their 20-year anniversary.
Besides IU, BIGBANG's concert also had the presence of some close artists. Sandara Park, CL and Minzy of 2NE1 were seen at the stadium. Artists who used to work with BIGBANG at YG Entertainment contributed to creating more highlights for the event.
IU's appearance takes place at a time when she is reducing her music activities due to health issues. Previously, the female singer announced adjusting her concert plans and releasing a new album after her ear canal dysfunction became more serious.
IU said this condition makes it difficult for her to sing and cannot maintain her best physical condition. After consulting experts, she decided to focus on treatment and recovery instead of continuing the performances as planned.
Recently, IU has also undergone many changes in her private life. She and actor Lee Jong Suk ended a relationship lasting about 4 years. After breaking up, the two are said to still maintain a colleague relationship.
At the end of last month, IU appeared at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards ceremony in Incheon (Korea) and presented the award with Ju Ji Hoon. Although undergoing many changes in work and life, she still maintains a professional image when appearing in public.
IU's appearance at BIGBANG's concert is therefore not only attractive because of the image of the female singer holding a lightstick cheering, but also shows that she still pays attention to colleagues with long-term relationships in her career. For BIGBANG, this concert is also a milestone marking the 20th anniversary of the group's operation.
