Superstar IU is already looking ahead to the next award season.
Fresh off a dominant night at the 2025 Asia Artist Awards, where she took home six trophies, including the prestigious Actor of the Year, IU revealed a sweet conversation she had with her new co-star, Byeon Woo Seok.
The singer-actress is currently in the final stages of filming the MBC drama Perfect Crown alongside Byeon Woo Seok, which is slated to air in the first half of 2026.
“We were filming on set the day before I left for Kaohsiung,” IU shared with a smile. “When I mentioned I was leaving for the AAA ceremony, Byeon Woo Seok said, ‘Wow, that sounds fun.’ We even joked, ‘If Perfect Crown does well and people love it, won’t our team get invited to AAA 2026?'”
When asked about the possibility of returning next year to win a Best Couple award with Byeon Woo Seok, just as she did with Park Bo Gum this year, IU was enthusiastic.
“If Perfect Crown gets a lot of love and the AAA organizers decide to invite me again, I’d definitely be happy to be there,” she said. “It was truly such a joyful day.”
With 2025 coming to a close, IU opened up about her goals for the final month of the year.
“Filming is currently in its final stages, and everyone is working diligently,” she said. “My last goal for this year is to maintain focus until the very end and contribute wholeheartedly to this new project.”
She also dropped a hint that will excite music fans. “My only regret is not being able to have a concert, although I held a fan meeting this year,” she admitted. “I think I’ll be able to meet fans through performances next year.”
Finally, IU extended her congratulations to the Asia Artist Awards on its milestone anniversary. “It was wonderful to participate in the 10th anniversary. I believe AAA 2025 will be remembered as a joyful festival for everyone who attended,” she said.
She added a warm message to the organizers, saying, “Thank you for bringing happiness to so many people over the past 10 years. I hope to see you more often and for a long time to come!”
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