IU for “S-OIL” CF

Last year, SNSD member YoonA was considered the “it girl” and with that enjoyed a long line of endorsement deals including one with Korean petroleum and refinery company, S-OIL. A year later, the pendulum has shifted a bit and the new “it girl” is none other than, IU.

S-OIL has selected IU to be their new endorser and recently a 15 second CF featuring the adorable star was released, check it out below!

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Loen Entertainment celebrates IU’s 19th birthday with a Twitter event

In celebration of IU’s19th birthday, Loen Entertainment’s official Twitter updated fans with a never-before-seen photo of the young star in London.

The photo was taken during her visit there late last month for her pictorial from "Sure" magazine. Since the magazine’s stylists dressed IU in a more mature style, fans were delighted to see her looking more like her age.

They commented, “She looks so young and fresh,” “Definitely what a 19 year old should look like,” and“Happy birthday!”

Loen Entertainment will also be holding a surprise event through their Twitter. Fans who tweet birthday messages to IU will be chosen at random to receive a personal gift item from IU herself. Representatives commented, “It’s a small gift for the big love that all of her fans have been sending her.  We ask for you to continue giving your interest and love for IU.”

Source + Photos: Sports Chosun via Naver, @loen_artist

Yoo Jae Suk reveals himself to be IU’s ‘uncle fan’

Comedian Yoo Jae Suk has revealed himself to be an IU ‘uncle fan’!

During the latest episode of SBS’s “Running Man”, Yoo Jae Suk, IU, and Ji Suk Jin became a team, cramming into a car to move to the next location. During the process, Ji Suk Jin and Yoo Jae Suk kept staring at IU.

After a while, Ji Suk Jin stated, “Stop staring at IU. She’s going to change.”

Right then, Yoo Jae Suk mused, “Ah, I wish IU was my older sister”, and smiled to himself. Ji Suk Jin retorted, “Then IU is going to be 44 years old.”

However, that doesn’t stop Yoo Jae Suk from feeling happy over his ‘IU syndrome’. He said, “If it had to be that way, it would be good because she will be cute,” and continued to smile happily.

source : allkpop

2AM wants IU / Nichkhun to join their group as the 5th member

During a recent recording of tvN’s “50 Million Great Questions”, 2AM confessed that they would like to add singer IU to the team as their fifth member.

When asked, “If you had to pick a 5th member?”, Changmin answered, “We’re one of the hottest trends ourselves of course, but if we recruit IU, then I think we would properly become ‘The’ biggest trend out there.” Seulong added that he would choose 2PM’s Nichkhun as he believed that he was a very good singer.

The group were also asked questions such as, “What do you need to do in order to receive love from teen fans?”, for which the members shared various stories about interesting comments they’ve so far received from citizens. In addition, specialists including psychiatrist Son Suk Han, genius composerJung Ye Kyung, celebrity consultant Song Changmin also came on set to analyze and reveal shocking methods for what 2AM could do to upgrade their current image.

In particular, leader Jo Kwon, who is usually known for his “kkab” acts on screen, came forth to share a genuine story during his conversation with the psychiatrist. Jo Kwon admitted that there are times when he gets confused between his real personality and his outer image, which may have been caused by his hardships during his long trainee period.

Jo Kwon shed tears as he admitted, “There are times when I’m confused as to what is my real self and what’s not.”

Maknae Jinwoon also shared interesting stories from the perspective of the youngest in the group. Not only this, he also proudly confessed of possessing the ability to purposely act like the baby of the group when he’s just around his older brothers, but knows how to act like the superior of the group when his girlfriend is around.

The results of a psychology test that the members performed were also revealed during the show, which are to surely shock both fans and viewers alike.

The episode is set to air this coming May 13th.

source : allkpop

IU poses with her ‘twin’ for “Y’sb”

On May 11th, clothing brand Y’sb released their latest photoshoot with model IU for their 2011 summer collection.

Inspired by ‘decalcomania‘ (a decorating technique that transfers duplicate prints onto other materials), the photoshoot utilized a twin-like effect for its shots.

Representatives explained, “By using a mirror, we took photos of IU’s twin. We took the idea from fans hoping for two, even three IU’s, thanks to her growing popularity.”

Y’sb’s summer collection features youthful, bohemian looks with refreshing colors, designed to emphasize a feminine style. IU has already worn some of their styles on TV, and ranked in on search portals each time as netizens hoped to copy her lovely style.

source : allkpop

SBS’ Kiss & Cry teaser revealed ft Kim Yuna, Yunho, IU & more

“Kiss & Cry“, an upcoming SBS ice skating reality show featuring Kim Yuna, has been gaining lots of attention for its all-star line-up that includes Kim Byung Man, TVXQ’s Yunho, IU, Son Dambi, f(x)’s Krystal, Seo Ji Suk,Lee Ah Hyun, Park Jun Geum, speed skating gold medalist Lee Kyu Hyuk, and child actress Ji Jin Hee.

Today, the public got its very first look at the show with the first video teaser of the show, featuring Kim Yuna herself and her fellow castmates! Set to Justin Bieber’s Baby, the teaser reveals a range of emotions, from Yunho’s laughter to Son Dambi wiping away her tears.

source : allkpop

IU performs at Suwon Samsung Bluewings K-League football game half-time show

Popular female singer, and the current model for Samsung Galaxy S II, IU was the special guest performer during the half-time show for the Suwon Samsung Bluewings K-League football game against the visiting Chunnam Dragons on May 7th at the Suwon World Cup stadium.

With the home team leading by a single goal at the break, IU came onto the field at half-time clad in blue wings to sing a few songs to keep the adrenaline going for the home fans.

Unfortunately, the Bluewings conceded 2 goals in the second half and lost the game in the end.

source : allkpop