Actors Lee Joon-gi and singer IU’s chemistry grew to become a favorite amongst followers after their 2016 present, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. The collection was a interval fantasy, the place IU performed the position of a girl who’s all of a sudden taken again to the interval of the Goryeo Dynasty. Trapped in one other particular person’s physique, she turns into entangled in a merciless energy wrestle towards the a number of contenders to the throne. Lee Joon-gi performed the position of the disgraced prince, who falls in love along with her. However, their story reaches a heartbreaking conclusion.
On Lee Joon-gi’s birthday final 12 months, IU known as him to want him, and he was unable to recognise her for a couple of minutes, and stored asking who she was. Finally she stated, “Have you forgotten me, my prince? How can you forget my voice?” Lee Joon-gi felt exceedingly embarrassed and stated, “Oh my god, sorry.” IU went on to want him a cheerful birthday with a tune. He stated that he was on air and wasn’t anticipating her name. “I thought you would recognize me immediately,” she stated. He went on to introduce her, and stated that that they had labored collectively in Moon Lovers. IU additionally added that his texts to her when she wrapped up her new album ‘cheered her up’. “I’m grateful to you, you always cheer me up.” They additionally addressed the sad ending of Moon Lovers and the way followers desire a Season 2.
Later, Joon-gi made a cameo in IU’s present, Hotel Del Luna, which was a glowing success. The two share a detailed camaraderie, and have even sung collectively a number of occasions at concert events.
Lee Joon-gi has established himself as one of many prime main Hallyu actors with reveals comparable to The King And The Clown, My Girl, Moon Lovers, Lawless Lawyer and Flower Of Evil. Currently, Lee Joon-gi is busy along with his present, Again My Life, which might be streamed on Rakuten Viki.