What's the difference between singer IU and actress Lee Ji Eun? In an interview, she answered this question and revealed how she actually wrote THIS song while filming "Broker."

IU Clarifies Difference Between Career as Singer and Actress

On June 14, idol-actress IU (Lee Ji Eun) sat down for an interview with Dispatch. During the talk, she shared various stories about her career as an actress and singer as well as her debut experience at the Cannes.

In particular, IU is known as Korea's representative artist who is good at everything. She became the "Nation's Little Sister" first as a singer, and then became a huge star as an actress later on. She's been clever with two egos.

When asked then what's the difference between IU and Lee Ji Eun, the female star responded that the two names actually give synergy to each other.

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She said:

"There are still some people who feel awkward about being an actress because they have a lot of activities as singers. I often get asked about the gap between Lee Ji Eun and IU."

But, I don't think the two are different. It's because the acting, singing, and the way I express myself are the same.

Personally, I feel that music and acting are similar. When you think of the recording studio and the filming process, it's very similar."

She continued:

"As a singer, I write all the lyrics. When I wrote the lyrics, I often express what I haven't experienced like dramas or novels, he said. That training helped me act."

IU Confesses She Wrote 'Strawberry Moon' While Working for 'Broker'

On that day, IU emphasized that being a singer and actress at the same time helped her in both.

"I'm actually writing a lot of lyrics while filming. While preparing for "Broker," I made "Strawberry Moon." The two activities help each other. I am greedy to act and sing (laugh)."

When asked for a further reason why she came up with the song while active as an actress, she explained:

"I think of a lot of things when I act that I haven't think of before, so I write a lot of lyrics [...]"

Contrary to the theme of the movie, IU's 2021 hit single, "Strawberry Moon" is a song that is bright and magical and tells the story of going on a fantasy-like, perfect romantic date with a special someone.

In regards to this, IU commented:

"It's really random. I also can't explain why I wrote this song while filming, 'Broker,' but I think it helped me achieve both (acting, songwriting)."

IU Conveys Desire to Grow More as Actress, Singer in Her 30s

Before the interview concluded, IU also expressed that she feels like it was time to grow one step further as an actress.

"Since I've been solo for a long time, sometimes I want to feel a sense of belonging. I quench my thirst when I act. 'Broker' was like a soccer team. I wanted to do my part well and succeed in scoring."

While some K-pop enthusiasts worry that IU will focus more on her acting journey, the singer attested that she's "greedy" for both career and said:

"Actually, I'm writing music. I'm greedy because it's my first work in my 30s. I want to show a different perspective from my 20s.

[...] I'm a person who tries hard. I want to be better at what I can't do, and I want to be more confident in what I can do well. Lee Ji Eun and IU, who are in their 30s, will show you more."

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Written by Eunice Dawson