IU and Park Bo-gum’s Friendship Shines Beyond ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’

Singer IU and actor Park Bo-gum are proving that the special bond they formed on screen extends beautifully into real life.

On the 1st and 2nd, IU made a surprise appearance as a guest at Park Bo-gum’s solo fan meeting, ‘PARK BO GUM 2025 FAN MEETING TOUR IN SEOUL [BE WITH YOU],’ held at Jangchung Arena in Jung-gu, Seoul. Her unexpected duet performance and candid behind-the-scenes stories from filming the Netflix drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines" instantly became a hot topic, filling the venue with laughter, heartfelt moments, and thunderous cheers from fans who couldn’t get enough of the duo’s warm chemistry.



Park Bo-gum has also shown his unwavering support for IU. Back in March 2023, he appeared as a guest at IU’s concert, demonstrating their genuine friendship while they were still filming "When Life Gives You Tangerines" together. Even before the drama aired, their off-screen camaraderie was already a buzzworthy topic among fans.

IU recently made another memorable appearance on the final episode of KBS 2TV’s "The Seasons – Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile". She sent a heartfelt video message to cheer him on, then surprised everyone by joining him on stage. Overwhelmed with emotion as IU appeared with a bouquet of flowers, Park Bo-gum teared up. IU affectionately declared, “I’m a loyal viewer of Cantabile,” while Park Bo-gum expressed his gratitude, saying, “After every episode, she monitored the show and texted me every day.” The two wrapped up the touching moment with a warm embrace, melting the hearts of everyone watching.



After delivering a powerful emotional impact to viewers through "When Life Gives You Tangerines" this year, IU and Park Bo-gum continue to capture attention for their deep real-life friendship—one that goes far beyond their on-screen roles as a married couple.

Fans are showering the pair with love and playful comments, saying, “Aesun and Gwansik’s chemistry is unreal, even in real life,” “Hope IU and Park Bo-gum’s friendship lasts forever,” “Lee Jong-suk must be getting jealous,” and “IU really takes care of the people around her.”

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