IU reacts to Lee Jong Suk's viral photo wearing her merch
IU and Lee Jong Suk have been bringing so much kilig to their fans since they confirmed their romance.
In an interview published by South Korean news outlet Naver, the Dream star was asked about her boyfriend's photo that went viral in February, where he can be seen wearing “The Golden Hour” cap from her official merch. IU shared that Jong Suk got the cap after attending one of her concerts.
When you're both a fanboy & boyfriend.. 🥹 Lee Jong Suk wearing The Golden Hour merch of GIRLFRIEND IU!! pic.twitter.com/PkwxBfIiCM
— kdrama diary (@kdramasdiary) February 5, 2023
“He came to the concert, and those items are what we distributed to all those who came to the concert,” the Hotel del Luna star said. “It wasn’t a special gift for Lee Jong Suk or anything, but it got a lot of spotlight.”
IU also shared that she was “surprised” by how their fans have supported their love, saying they will make it last to repay their love and support.
“I’m surprised that [so many people] show interest in my relationship and cheer me on a lot. I think fondly and quietly keeping this relationship going is the best way to repay that love.”
IU and Lee Jong Suk confirmed their relationship in December 2022.
"He is a reliable and cute person who has supported me for a long time, always told me I’m amazing, and sent me sincere encouragement," IU described Jong Suk in a letter to her fans.
Jong Suk, for his part, described IU as an “amazing person” who inspires him to become a better man.
Jong Suk is known for his roles in Big Mouth, W, While You Were Sleeping, among others. IU, meanwhile, has starred in Hotel del Luna, My Mister, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, and more. She's also part of the new sports-comedy movie dubbed Dream with Park Seo Joon, which is set to premiere on April 26.