IU's unusual eating habit is sparking buzz.
Musical actors Jun-ho Son and So-hyun Kim, who recently appeared on SBS Love FM Yoo Min-sang's Hungry Radio, shared an episode from the set of the drama 21st-Century Royal Consort.
Recalling his first encounter with IU in the makeup room, Jun-ho Son said with a laugh, "I'm such a fan that I greeted her first. I mistakenly thought she was just being shy." He then shocked everyone by describing what he witnessed at mealtime.
"IU was eating gimbap, and she kept chewing for over 30 minutes, so I thought, 'She eats more than I expected.' But it turned out she had been chewing a single piece of gimbap the whole time," he revealed, leaving those around him stunned. Everyone reacted in disbelief.
IU is widely known as one of the entertainment industry's quintessential light eaters. In the past, she has also mentioned her habit of chewing each bite dozens of times, drawing attention for her unique dining style.
Meanwhile, IU is starring alongside Woo-seok Byeon in 21st-Century Royal Consort.