SingerIUrecently shared a story about having to cancel a scheduled recording of her YouTube show, IU’s Palette, with the popular girl group IVE, and her subsequent apology to the group. The story highlights the warm interaction between the senior and junior artists.
The Canceled Recording and IU’s Regret
On January 20th, IU’s YouTube channel, IU Official, released a new episode of IU’s Palette featuring IVE. This marked their first official meeting, even though they share the same salon. IU explained the background of their collaboration, stating she had planned to invite IVE much earlier. However, she had to cancel the initial recording due to a sudden high fever.
“I wanted to invite IVE to Palette much earlier. It was planned, but I need to apologize deeply.”
IU even bowed deeply to the IVE members as a sign of apology. She explained that it was the first time she ever had to cancel a Palette recording.
“It was the first time I ever had to cancel a Palette recording. I woke up that day and immediately knew something was wrong. My fever was too high, so I had to go to the hospital and cancel. I felt so sorry.”
IU then described an encounter with IVE member Liz in an elevator.
“I saw Liz in the elevator and approached her, saying, ‘Excuse me, I’m IU. I’m so sorry for what happened. Please let the other IVE members know as well.’ That moment was probably my biggest regret of 2024.”
Liz responded to this memory by saying:
“I was so surprised and flustered.”
IVE’s Understanding and the Warm Reunion
Despite IU’s sincere apology and feelings of regret, the IVE members were understanding and reassuring. Wonyoung said:
“We were only concerned about you getting better. That was all we thought about.”
The other members agreed, insisting that it was not a problem at all. IU, relieved and grateful, humorously promised to make it up to them.
“Since IVE took time out of their busy schedule to be here, I’ll make up for my mistake by doing my best to make you all shine as brightly as possible today.”
The episode showed IU’s humility and consideration, as well as IVE’s grace and professionalism as junior artists. The interaction between the two groups touched many fans, further solidifying their popularity in the K-pop scene.
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