On December 16th, the YouTube channel “IU Official” released a new episode of IU’s web content “IU’s Palette” titled “Merry TWICE-mas (With TWICE) Ep.30”.
In the video, IU introduced TWICE, “Strangely, I meet them often in the winter. People who are like gifts. People I love. Please welcome TWICE.”
IU expressed her thoughts, “I think it’s been a long time since we last met. If I remember correctly… Strangely, we meet often in the winter. You were a guest at my concert before. It was winter then too. It was winter when we met at various year-end award ceremonies. I got a chance to meet TWICE again now that it’s winter again. If the timing had been off just a little, we couldn’t meet TWICE as a full group. Today is also very precious to me.”
Nayeon reminisced about her first encounter with IU, “We first debuted with ‘Like OOH-AHH’. I think the first GAYO DAEJEON was, if I remember correctly, it was near COEX. I went to the bathroom and IU, you were washing your hands. You were wearing this violet velvet outfit with your shoulders exposed. Because I thought I would meet IU after I debut and I first met you there so I can’t forget it.”
IU recalled her own memory, “I also have memories of some days I met Nayeon a lot. The most memorable thing is… Was it Gaon Chart K-POP Awards? I think so. At that time, Nayeon gave me… I was on my way up to receive an award. I think… Flowers, I think it was a sunflower. Yes, you gave it to me.”
Nayeon, feeling shy, replied, “Thinking about it now, I was so courageous.” IU responded warmly, “I kept that flower in my car for months. I was so grateful. Whenever I was lost and wandering, you told me ‘It’s this way’ as well.”
IU then expressed her deep affection for TWICE, “It’s not just, ‘Oh, TWICE is so pretty, and I support them.’ I genuinely love TWICE.” The members responded with mutual affection, “We love you, too” and “This is making our hearts flutter.”
During the conversation, Tzuyu suddenly blurted out, “Please date me.” Startled, IU exclaimed, “Excuse me? What did you just say? Who said that?” After realizing it was Tzuyu, IU laughed and replied, “Oh my, now this is what you call heart-fluttering.” The moment created a warm and cheerful atmosphere.
Meanwhile, actor Lee Jong-suk and singer IU confirmed their romantic relationship in December 2022. Their agencies stated at the time, “Lee Jong-suk and IU have transitioned from close colleagues to a romantic relationship and are seriously dating. Please give them your support as they continue their beautiful love story.”