K-pop’s beloved soloist and actress IU recently surprised fans, not with a new song or drama, but with her honesty.
During a recent fan interaction on a communication platform, IU answered a curious fan who asked, “Unnie! What’s your height these days?” by saying “I was 163.2cm last year, but this year I has shrunk to 162.7cm…”
The casual yet unexpected confession immediately caught attention online. Known for her petite frame and famously light weight, which was reported at around 44kg, IU has often surprised people with just how slim she really is. Her height revelation recontextualized earlier comments made by actress Park Joon-geum, who once noted that she and IU shared the same clothing size: 158cm and 43kg. Fans had assumed IU was around the same size, but now it’s clear she’s closer to 162–163cm, giving her a more balanced, though still very delicate, figure.
Additionally, IU has maintained a slender physique since her debut, once revealing on a variety show that her weight often hovers in the low 40kg range. At one point, she was even said to fit into “size 33 and a half” in children’s clothing size, which is almost unheard of in adult fashion.
In a candid moment from her appearance on “Pinggyego” earlier this year, IU explained that her eating habits had changed significantly. “I used to love sweets so much, and I would gain weight mostly in my face,” the idol-actress said, adding, “But at some point, I just stopped wanting to eat as much. My appetite has reduced, and I think my stomach has gotten smaller too.”
Fans are responding with a mix of concern and admiration, praising her honesty while also hoping she continues to prioritize her health.
