He listed out IU’s strengths.
Koreaboo
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Byun Woo Seok and IU are gaining attention after a lighthearted interview moment between the two went viral.
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The pair, who are currently working together in the popular K-Drama Perfect Crown, showed off their playful chemistry in a recent YouTube video released by ELLE Korea.
In the clip, IU first praised Byun Woo Seok, calling him “really cute, generous, and having great skin.” But things quickly took a surprising turn when Byun Woo Seok responded without hesitation when asked about IU’s strengths.
She is really really sexy. She is really, really pretty. She is really, really cute.
— Byeon Woo Seok about IU
IU’s reaction to his comments.
His unexpected choice of words instantly caught attention on set, with IU laughing it off and joking that it sounded like he was teasing her. Byun Woo Seok quickly clarified that he was being sincere, adding that he meant it “deeply and seriously,” which only made the moment stand out more.
IU has been in a public relationship with actor Lee Jong Suk since 2022, which added extra attention to the clip among Korean media outlets.
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— MHN Sports
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— Xports News
Regardless, Korean viewers were enthralled by Byeon Woo Seok and IU’s chemistry during the playful interview.
- “They both just start giggling whenever they talk, it’s so cute.”
- “Looks like IU and Byun Woo Seok have gotten really close lol. They’re both so kind and cute, their chemistry fits perfectly.”
- “This is so ridiculous, they just laugh whenever they’re asked anything lol.”
- “Why are Byun Woo Seok and IU so harmless and cute?”
- “They’re at the point where they just laugh even if a leaf falls lol. How fun was filming… I want to hear more behind-the-scenes stories. Why is this so entertaining?”
These comments come as a surprise after the co-stars had been facing scathing backlash for weeks leading up to the K-Drama’s release.
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You can watch IU’s full flirtatious interview with Byeon Woo Seok below.