IU Strongly Denies Rumors of Earning ₩500 Million (Approximately $345,000) Per Episode for Her Role in the Upcoming Netflix Drama When Life Gives You Tangerines
Singer and actress IU has spoken out against reports suggesting she received ₩500 million (approximately $345,000 USD) per episode for her role in the upcoming Netflix drama, ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’.
Production Company Denies the Allegations
On March 18th KST, a representative from Pan Entertainment, the production company behind ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’, firmly denied the claims. Speaking to various media outlets, the representative stated unequivocally, “The claim that IU received ₩500 million per episode is completely false.” This direct statement aims to dispel the rumors circulating online.
Origin of the Controversy
The speculation about IU’s pay began with an anonymous post on an online community. This user alleged that both IU and co-star Park Bo Gum were being paid ₩500 million per episode for their work in ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’. The same anonymous post also made claims about the alleged per-episode earnings of other actors, including Park Hyung Sik for JTBC’s ‘Doctor Slump’ and Lee Jung Jae for Netflix’s ‘Squid Game 2’.
About ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’
‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ is a coming-of-age drama that will be available on Netflix. The story is set in Jeju Island in the 1950s and will follow the lives of two central characters across four seasons. IU plays Ae Soon, described as a “fiery rebel,” while Park Bo Gum portrays Gwan Shik, characterized as a “lovable fool.” The drama will depict their adventurous journeys as they navigate life during this period.
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