So far, IU is estimated to have earned over 10 billion Korean won (approximately $8.8 million) through “Good Day,” other singles, and from TV ads. After becoming successful, she gifted her father with an expensive car that he always wanted, and she is also giving regular allowances for her family members.
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She does this for a reason. After having been the guarantor for a failed business, her middle-class family Lost everything, and IU has memories of having lived in a large house, then a small house, then in a single-room with her family, and going through a foreclosure. Not only that, when she was trying hard to become a singer, one of her management agencies went bankrupt. Her situation was pretty dire before “Good Day” became a hit!
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It has now been confirmed that the highly anticipated SBS drama, 'Scarlet Heart: Ryeo,' starring so many juu stars like IU, Lee Jun Ki, and Baekhyun, will be airing its very first episode on August 29!
It was revealed as much on May 6, along with the production crew revealing that the actors were diligently filming the drama, which will be 100% pre-recorded. The crew stated, "With the news that the air tarehe is confirmed for the end of August kwa SBS, the atmosphere on set is even zaidi warm and they are working harder to onyesha a good drama."
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