Singer IU has opened up about her struggle with a condition called Skeeter Syndrome, and it’s worse than you might think!

In a recent video on the YouTube channel Yuin Radio on the 19th, IU shared some surprising details about her battle with mosquito bites. She explained, "Whenever a mosquito bites me, I get a huge bump and swelling. It gets so bad that I need antibiotics because fluid starts oozing out and it really hurts. It's like an allergy to mosquitoes."

DJ Yuinna chimed in, saying, "I looked it up, and it’s called Skeeter Syndrome," to which IU confirmed, "Yes, that’s right. The area where I’m bitten swells up like crazy, and blisters form."

The Palette singer went on to say that mosquitoes always target her face, leaving scars that still affect her today. "The spots where I was bitten as a child still have dead skin, and some areas are so numb that even if I poke them with a needle, I can’t feel anything," she revealed, leaving fans feeling for her.

Her hatred for mosquitoes is real, saying, "I hate mosquitoes more than cockroaches!"

On top of dealing with her health struggles, IU is gearing up for some exciting projects, including starring in the upcoming 2025 Netflix series "Pokssak Sogsuda" and the new MBC drama "21st Century Great Queen" (working title).

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Shim Hyung Tak has introduced his newborn son, and people can’t stop talking about how much he resembles BTS’s Jungkook!

On the February 26 episode of Channel A’s Men’s Life These Days: Groom Class, the show gave viewers an update on Shim Hyung Tak and his wife Saya after they welcomed their baby boy.

During the show, Lee Seung Chul couldn’t help but notice how exhausted Shim looked from parenting duties.

Shim explained, “I was up with the baby until 6:30 AM today. I take care of him from 11 PM to 7 AM while my wife sleeps. Then, when she wakes up, I sleep, and we take turns raising him together.”

Shim also opened up about his wife’s tough labor experience. He shared, “She was in labor for 12 hours. A nurse even told me, ‘The mother was incredible. She endured the pain without even groaning.’” He expressed how grateful he was to his wife for her strength.

As the couple moved into a postpartum care center, they finally revealed their baby’s face for the first time. The cast members were in awe, exclaiming, “He’s so beautiful!”

Moon Se Yoon couldn’t hold back his reaction and joked, “He looks exactly like his mom and dad. Did he get a nose job before he was born?”

Shim Jin Hwa then made a surprising comment, saying, “I think he looks more like BTS’s Jungkook than his dad.” To this, Shim Hyung Tak laughed and replied, “I hope so.” Moon Se Yoon added, “He’s definitely going to be more handsome than you.”

Fans are already excited to see more of Shim Hyung Tak’s son, wondering if he’ll grow up to be as charming as Jungkook!

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