IU reveals which role she feels more connected to in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines'—her answer might surprise you
IU recently opened up about her emotional connection to the characters Aesun and Geumyeong in the Netflix original series When Life Gives You Tangerines.
On March 22, IU appeared in a video on her YouTube channel 이지금 alongside Park Bo Gum.
During their conversation, Park Bo Gum asked, “Between Aesun and Geumyeong, which character do you feel more attached to and want to comfort?” Without hesitation, IU responded, “Definitely Aesun.”
She explained, “Since I play both Aesun and Geumyeong, I understand Geumyeong just as much. But when Geumyeong speaks harshly, it feels like I’m saying those words to myself, and that hurts.”
IU continued, “Aesun experienced so many sad things from a young age. She struggled at school and lived through a difficult era. That’s why I naturally feel more drawn to her.”
Meanwhile, IU has been receiving widespread praise for her role as Aesun, portraying the character from her teenage years to her 30s. Veteran actress Moon So Ri takes over the role from Aesun’s 40s onward.
Seo Ye Ji shocks fans with controversial jokes about her scandals on 'SNL Korea' after 8 years away from variety shows but fans are not buying it
Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.
On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.
Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.
During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.
In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.
Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.
The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.
Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.
On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.
After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"
Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.
