IU gained attention when she starred in the movie "When Life Gives You Tangerines".
On forums, the audience recalled IU and G-Dragon's 10-year friendship. Many people are looking forward to IU being invited to join the reality show "Good Day" hosted by G-Dragon.
The last time the couple publicly interacted was in 2024, at IU's concert in Korea. After the show, G-Dragon caused a stir when he posted a photo with IU backstage along with a photo of him cheering for her in the stands.
In 2017, IU and G-Dragon had a collaboration that was considered a legend. IU invited Big Bang leader to sing in the song "Palette".
In the self-written rap, G-Dragon called IU by his real name Jieun, calling himself "oppa" (him) and sending him good things. G-Dragon's rap helped "Palette" become a big hit in IU's career.
Singer G-Dragon confided that he not only sang along but also gave her many advice. I invited him to join because he was approachable and kind, and he happily agreed. I was very happy to record with him. I am happy to have the perfect rap that exceeded my expectations for my song, IU said.
At G-Dragon's show at Sangam Stadium in 2017, IU was a guest artist and performed the song "Palette" with him. That was also the first time the couple performed this song together.
The first time IU and G-Dragon sang together on stage was at the Infinity Challenge Song Festival in 2015. This is the place where the couple "getting married", helping them become friends and maintain a good relationship for the past 10 years.
The couple also showed their concern for each other through gifts. When G-Dragon was about to enlist in the army, IU gave the rapper a refrigerator filled with his favorite drink. After that, G-Dragon also responded by decorating IU's album "Palette" with a brilliant flower and leaf style.
The Big Bang leader explained that because IU's album means a palette, he decided to redecorate the album in artistic style. The female singer also said that this is one of the gifts she likes the most.
"I have received a wonderful gift from G-Dragon. I am so grateful that when I received it, I immediately called him to thank him. I wondered if I deserved such a wonderful gift. I was surprised, IU said of G-Dragons meaningful gift.
Up to now, the star couple still maintains a good relationship, supporting each other in activities and projects.
IU has many "powerful" friendships, before Kim Soo Hyun was involved in a private scandal, this is also a close friend who always had special favor for IU.
