Kim Soo Hyun Explains Why He Chose to Perform IU’s Song at His Fan Meeting

Kim Soo Hyun surprised fans by singing IU’s “Only I Didn’t Know” at his 2024 Seoul fan meeting, sharing a personal story behind the choice.

At the Seoul stop of his 2024 Asia Tour “EYES ON YOU”, actor Kim Soo Hyun delivered a performance that left his fans talking. The event, held on October 19 at Korea University’s Hwajung Gymnasium, drew attention for more than just his acting skills. During the fan meeting, Kim Soo Hyun performed a heartfelt cover of IU’s song, “Only I Didn’t Know,” captivating the audience with his emotional delivery and strong vocal performance.

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Why Did Kim Soo Hyun Choose IU’s Song?

While Kim Soo Hyun’s unexpected choice to sing an IU song impressed fans, the actor had a touching reason behind it. He shared that he had requested this song during IU’s concert but was left disappointed when it wasn’t performed. Rather than miss out, Kim Soo Hyun decided to sing it himself at his own fan meeting.

He humorously admitted:

그니까 난 김수현이 그렇게 울부짖던..나만몰랐던이야기를 직접 말아줫다는걸 믿을수없엇던것 같애………

다 부르고나서 머쓱하게 네가 안불러줘서 내가 했다! 차암나 .. 한거까지가 포인트임 pic.twitter.com/2KoCqPsmrw

— 영 (@watchdramalone) October 19, 2024

So I still can’t believe that Kim Soo Hyun, who screamed this song as an encore request at IU’s concert, ended up singing it at his own concert…. The funny part is the fact that he said, ‘I did it because she didn’t sing it!’ after singing the song.

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Kim Soo Hyun sang the song himself because IU didn’t sing it..but he sang it so well.

Fans who remembered the viral video from IU’s concert, where Kim Soo Hyun was seen repeatedly requesting “Only I Didn’t Know,” were delighted to see this full-circle moment. The video of him shouting the song title had made rounds on various online community boards, showing his enthusiasm for the song.

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Fans React to Kim Soo Hyun’s Cover

Kim Soo Hyun’s vocal performance was met with admiration. He showcased impressive vocal range, especially during the high notes, while his emotional expressions added depth to the cover. Fans were quick to express their praise, with comments like:

“I still can’t believe that Kim Soo Hyun, who screamed this song as an encore request at IU’s concert, ended up singing it at his own concert.”

“He sang it so well, it’s like he’s a singer himself!”

Kim Soo Hyun’s connection to IU goes back to their time working together on the popular 2011 KBS drama Dream High, which further delighted fans of both stars.

For those curious, Kim Soo Hyun’s performance of the song can now be enjoyed online, where clips from the fan meeting have been shared widely.

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