IU Receives Acclaim at Press Conference for Anticipated Drama Project

Press Conference Highlights for Netflix’s New Series “When Life Gives You Tangerines”

On March 5, 2025, the Conrad Hotel in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, buzzed with excitement as Netflix hosted a press conference for its eagerly awaited series, When Life Gives You Tangerines. The event featured key figures like director Kim Won-seok and leading cast members, including IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-jun.

Press Conference for When Life Gives You Tangerines

IU’s Unified Branding in Entertainment

One of the highlights of the conference was IU’s announcement regarding her brand identity. She shared her decision to consolidate her stage name across both her music and acting careers, mentioning, “In the past, I was credited as ‘IU’ for music and ‘Lee Ji-eun’ for acting, but I realized it only complicated things for reporters, so I decided to unify it.”

IU emphasized her perspective further, stating, “I debuted as IU, and when people hear the name IU, they immediately think of me. Whether I’m singing or acting, it’s still the same person expressing it.” She confidently concluded, “I will continue to promote as IU in the future.”

IU Earns High Praise at Press Conference

Director Kim Won-seok Praises IU’s Talent

Director Kim Won-seok, renowned for his work with IU in the critically acclaimed series My Mister, took the opportunity to laud her impressive acting skills. Reflecting on their prior collaboration, he noted, “She’s an incredible actress. Even back then, she was already great, but I think My Mister helped more people recognize her talent. She didn’t grow into a great actress because of that drama – she was already a great actress.”

He further commended IU’s relentless dedication to her craft, expressing amazement at how she continues to evolve artistically in both music and acting.“It’s inspiring to see her growth in two distinct yet intertwined fields, ” he added.

What to Expect from “When Life Gives You Tangerines”

When Life Gives You Tangerines is set to enthrall audiences with its captivating narrative that chronicles the lives of Ae-soon (portrayed by IU and Moon So-ri) and Gwan-sik (played by Park Bo-gum and Park Hae-jun) amidst the scenic beauty of Jeju Island. Audiences can look forward to a total of 16 episodes released in weekly batches of four episodes, commencing on March 7, 2025.

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