Seo Jang Hoon says he cried for two days after watching 'When Life Gives You Tangerines', calls IU a true icon

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TV personality Seo Jang Hoon couldn’t hold back his love and admiration for IU during a recent radio appearance.

On June 4, Seo Jang Hoon appeared on MBC FM4U’s radio show A Perfect Day with Lee Sang Soon. While on the show, he picked five songs under the theme “Icons of the Era”.

For his fourth pick, he proudly chose IU and shared heartfelt praise. “She doesn’t even need an explanation,” he said. “She was already amazing in the past, but now—whether as an actress or a singer—she’s a clear icon.”

He went on to say, “I think she’s doing well because of her talent and hard work. She’s not just a past star—she’s a current icon. I’m really curious to see how much more she’ll grow.”

Seo Jang Hoon also shared a touching moment as a fan, revealing how deeply he was moved by IU’s recent film When Life Gives You Tangerines.

He said, “I cried so much that my eyes were swollen. I had to watch it over two days. I cried so hard—it was really tough.”

His emotional reaction shows just how much IU continues to touch people’s hearts—not only with her music, but also with her acting.

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