Korean singer and actress, IU, has been in the spotlight recently after attending the stage greeting event for the movie "Dream" in Seoul's Yongsan-gu district.

Fans were surprised by her newfound maturity, which was evident in her calm and collected demeanor.

"Dream" is a movie about a former soccer player, Hong Dae, played by Park Seo Jun, and PD So-min, played by IU. Together, they team up with homeless national team players to chase their impossible dreams.

Despite the movie's concept, IU looked stunning in a "Blooming" dress paired with a muted-tone cardigan. Her white shoes were the perfect touch, making her look like a dewdrop flower.

Fans were impressed by her more senior and mature image, which was a departure from her usual youthful vibe.

One of the most remarkable things about IU is her resilience. Despite facing allegations of plagiarism, IU took a firm stance and remained true to her word. She attended the stage greeting event and fulfilled her promise to the audience.

Netizens were quick to express their admiration for IU. Some praised her for her growth as an artist, while others admired her for her grace and poise.

Here are some comments from netizens:

"IU is truly a class act. She has grown so much as an artist, and I'm proud to be her fan."

"I love how mature and composed IU looked at the event. She truly is an inspiration to us all."

"IU is a role model for all of us. Despite the challenges she faces, she remains true to herself and her fans."

"I've been a fan of IU for years, and I have to say, she just keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to see what she does next."

"IU looked absolutely stunning at the event. Her dress, her shoes, everything was perfect. She truly is a fashion icon."

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BLACKPINK's Rosé has topped the December 2024 Idol Personal Brand Reputation rankings, beating out big names like G-Dragon and BTS's members!

The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute analyzed massive amounts of big data from November 28 to December 28, 2024.

They collected 194,169,629 data points from 1,730 idol brands, a 4.60% increase compared to the previous month.

The data tracked consumer participation, media interest, and community engagement to measure the idol brand reputation index.

Rosé’s rise to the top came from a surge in online consumer interest, positive feedback, and her active communication with fans. Her song "Apartment," along with her birthday celebrations, generated buzz in the data analysis, with keywords like "participate, confess, record" and "Apartment, Rosé, birthday" making the list. Her positive-to-negative ratio in the data was an impressive 93.28%, showing how loved she is by fans and media alike.

Other idols who made the top 30 included G-Dragon, Karina of aespa, Jang Wonyoung from IVE, and BTS's Jin, Cha Eun Woo, Jungkook, and Jimin. Despite fierce competition, Rosé’s brand reputation has remained unbeatable, solidifying her place at the top in December.

Director Koo Chang-hwan of the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute commented on the findings, noting a 7.84% increase in brand expansion and an 8.53% rise in brand communication for Rosé. It’s clear that her influence and popularity are only growing stronger!

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