IU’s music videos aren’t just iconic because of her voice—they’re visual love letters, thanks in part to her unforgettable male leads. Here are 5 of the most buzzworthy “IU boyfriends” who left fans breathless:
🎬 Huh Nam-joon – “Never Ending Story”
The 2025 remake of Never Ending Story took fans straight back to Christmas in August. Actor Huh Nam-joon channeled Han Suk-kyu’s classic role, and the chemistry with IU had fans begging for a full-length drama. Their tender, melancholic moments were hauntingly beautiful.
🌟 Cha Eun-woo – “Beauty (미인)”
Eun-woo’s visuals stole the show in Beauty. Playing a luminous boy hiding behind a mask, he symbolized purity and pressure. IU called him the perfect “light,” and their story of opposites attracting was both poetic and powerful.
💍 BTS’s V (Taehyung) – “Love Wins All”
Just a week before enlistment, V gifted fans with an emotional masterpiece. Wearing a suit next to IU’s wedding dress, their 7-hour shoot in freezing temperatures produced one of the most iconic MV pairings ever. Fans still talk about the chills this video gave them.
🎞 Park Jung-min – “With a Heart to Forget”
In this emotional tribute to Kim Kwang-seok, Jung-min’s subtle acting and IU’s heartfelt vocals painted a delicate love story. Fans noted its visual links to “Through the Night,” making it a poignant piece in IU’s MV universe.
💘 Jang Ki-yong – “The Red Shoes” & “Friday”
A true IU MV legend! Jang Ki-yong starred not once, but twice—bringing his charm to both The Red Shoes and Friday. From whimsical to romantic, his chemistry with IU felt effortless. Bonus? Their reunion in My Mister gave fans even more to swoon over.
Original Source: 헤일리 / 2025.06.07
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