Kim Soo Hyun is turning heads again, and this time, it’s for his stunning appearance on the cover of Esquire Korea’s February issue! The popular actor, who recently broke records with the highest-ever viewership rating of 24.9% (28.4% in the capital area) for The Queen of Tears on tvN, teamed up with the luxury Italian brand Prada for this glamorous photoshoot.

In the interview, Kim Soo Hyun admitted he was a little nervous since it had been a while since he last did a photoshoot, but the cheerful atmosphere on set made everything easier. He was especially impressed with how the outfit turned out, saying, “I was surprised when I saw the outfit on the monitor. It was styled in such a stylish and atmospheric way.”

Kim Soo Hyun also opened up about his most memorable scene from The Queen of Tears. He fondly remembered the emotional moment when Kim Jung Nan, playing Beom Ja, appeared at his grandmother’s memorial and said, “Beom Ja is here.” The actor shared that he loves scenes where the whole cast is together, and the ad-libs were so fun that it was hard not to laugh during filming.

Known for his comedic chops in The Queen of Tears, Kim Soo Hyun recently shared his admiration for Yu Jae Myung, who plays his father in The Knock Off. “I was amazed by how he could deliver such captivating performances regardless of the unpredictable situations on set,” Kim Soo Hyun said.

As anticipation grows for The Knock Off, a Disney Plus original series set to air in 2025, Kim Soo Hyun teased, “I think we’ve filmed about half of it so far. I can’t share everything, but there was a special encounter during the Hong Kong shoot,” leaving fans eager to know more.

On top of his busy schedule, Kim Soo Hyun was also honored with the Artist of the Year award in the actor category at the 9th Asia Artist Awards in Bangkok on December 27, 2024. Looks like 2025 is shaping up to be another big year for the star.

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IU recently revealed that she watched her own concert film in a public theater, but shockingly, no one recognized her—even when she dropped a hint!

On February 27, a new video featuring IU was released, showing her inside a car on her way to Daejeon.

She excitedly shared, “This is a surprise stage greeting for UAENA! I picked this location through a ladder game when I did stage greetings.”

Previously, IU had let fate decide which city she would visit after her stage greetings. She happily said, “There are UAENAs everywhere I go. Wherever I go, it's a flowery path.” The game ultimately led her to Daejeon.

IU originally hoped to explore the city, saying, “I wanted to visit Daejeon's pride, Sung Sim Dang, and walk around, but my team said it wouldn’t be possible. The lines are too long, and it’s freezing outside.” She sighed, adding, “So, things turned out this way.”

Dressed up for the occasion, IU smiled, saying, “I don’t get to meet UAENAs in Daejeon often, so I wanted to make a surprise appearance looking my best.”

She also joked about enjoying surprise events, adding, “As long as Hanteo oppa drives me safely, I’m happy.”

But what really caught fans' attention was IU’s unexpected confession—she had secretly watched her concert film in a theater, but no one noticed her! “No one recognized me at all. There weren’t that many people, and it was a weekday… but still! I even gave a hint!” she said, sounding both amused and surprised.

Later, when IU finally appeared at the theater, her fans were overwhelmed with emotion. Some even burst into tears, prompting her to gently say, “You really didn’t expect me to come, right?”

After wrapping up her stage greeting, IU laughed at herself, saying, “Wait, did I just do a 40-minute one-woman show? I must have talked so much.”

On her way back to Seoul, IU reflected on the day, sharing, “It was so cold today. I shook hands with all the UAENAs. My hands are usually cold, and since the weather was freezing, I think I made a lot of people’s hands cold, too. But after touching so many warm hands, mine became warm, too. I still haven’t washed them.”

Her love for her fans truly knows no bounds!

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