They Said an Idol Couldn't Carry My Mister. IU Proved Them Wrong.
Jun 25, 2026
When tvN cast a 25-year-old idol as Lee Ji-an — one of the bleakest roles on
Korean television — the reaction wasn't excitement. It was a warning. This is
the story of the casting everyone was sure would fail, and how IU turned it
into the performance that redefined her career.