IU is reportedly set to appear as a guest on a radio show hosted by Lee Sang Soon, signaling a shift that effectively puts long-running rumors of discord between her and Lee Hyori to rest.
On April 2, the official account of MBC FM4U’s 'A Perfect Day with Lee Sang Soon' posted a photo along with a cryptic caption. In the image, Lee Sang Soon is seen smiling while pointing at a poster for the MBC drama 'Perfect Crown.' Attention quickly focused on the fact that the figure in the poster is IU.
The caption read, “On Wednesday, April 8, who is ‘Soon D’s Ji Eun’ - or should we say ‘acquaintance’ - that pushed ‘Gen Z’s Music’ to Tuesday?” The phrasing appears to reference IU’s real name, Lee Ji Eun, leading many to interpret it as a hint at her upcoming radio appearance.
This meeting is drawing particular interest due to the long-standing rumors of a rift between IU and Lee Hyori. The two became close after appearing together on the 2017 show 'Hyori’s Homestay', but speculation about a strained relationship persisted after it was revealed they had unfollowed each other on social media. The rumors were further fueled by IU’s absence from Lee Hyori’s concert and their lack of crossover appearances on broadcasts, prompting ongoing speculation that the distance had grown between them.
Against this backdrop, IU’s appearance on a program hosted by Lee Sang Soon - Lee Hyori’s husband and someone close to both women - is being interpreted as a clear rebuttal to the rumors. Fans were quick to react. Comments such as “The answer is IU,” “Looking forward to their chemistry again,” and “The Hyori’s Homestay bond lives on” reflected excitement and relief.
Meanwhile, IU is set to return to viewers through the MBC drama 'Perfect Crown,' which premieres on April 10 at 9:40 PM.
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