The two stars are facing backlash.
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
IU and Byeon Woo Seok recently posed for a couple-themed photoshoot for ELLE as part of promotions for their upcoming K-Drama Perfect Crown.
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The two were photographed standing close, with IU playfully holding flowers and interacting with Byeon Woo Seok in intimate poses.
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In some shots, IU gently tugged at his tie while smiling at the camera, and in others, they stood side by side against a soft floral background.
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The photoshoot noticeably aimed to give off a romantic and intimate vibe to show off the duo’s chemistry.
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The images quickly went viral on Korean community sites, with a post on TheQoo surpassing 27,000 views within hours. However, not all netizens were impressed. Many commented on the lack of chemistry between the two, despite their individual appeal.
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- “So it wasn’t just me who felt like they weren’t quite blending in together.”
- “Why do they feel so mismatched?”
- “Individually, they’re both really pretty and handsome, but strangely, I don’t feel any chemistry between them. Thinking about it, maybe it’s because their previous roles were such defining, career-best characters for each of them lol. It feels like Sunjae and Aesoon (Geummyeong) meeting.”
- “This kind of vibe really suits IU.”
- “I think it’s even more noticeable because the chemistry with Hyeyoon was insanely good.”
- “There’s just no chemistry.”