BTS V to DPR IAN, Here are 5 Male Celebrities Who Have Been Models in IU's MV!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Faza Anjainah Ghautsy

Music videos are one of the creative elements of musicians. With music videos, musicians can easily portray their songs through visual elements in the video. Music videos are usually made as good as possible so that viewers can enjoy the song and understand the implied and explicit meanings in the lyrics, through the scenes in the music video.

Currently, music video concepts are very diverse. Many singers use animated themes, CGI, and some even feature a storyline performed by actors and actresses. Just like one female soloist, Lee Jieun, or known as IU.

In some of her music videos, IU often portrays a storyline that represents her song. In the making of her music videos, IU often collaborates with male celebrities as models! For example, IU made DPR Ian a model in her latest album's music video. Now, who are the other male celebrities who have been models in IU's music videos? Let's find out in the following discussion.

1. Lee Hyun Woo

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Lee Hyun Woo is one of the actors and singers who became a model in IU's music videos. Born on March 23, 1993, he has been a model in IU's music videos twice. The first music video is for the song You & i and the second music video is for the song Above The Time. It is not without reason that IU chose Lee Hyun Woo as the male lead in these two songs. This is because the two songs are related. The song Above The Time is a sequel to the song You & I where in the song You & I, IU asks her lover to wait for her in the future and calls his name when she arrives there. Then the song Above The Time is the sign that IU has reached the future to meet Lee Hyun Woo, her lover in the music video.

2. Jang Ki Yong

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Just like Lee Hyun Woo, actor Jang Ki Yong has also been a model for IU's music videos twice. The MVs are Red Shoes and Friday. Inspired by Hans Christian Anderson's novel Red Shoes, the MV Red Shoes tells the story of how IU obtains a miracle through red shoes that bring her together with her crush, Jang Ki Yong. As for the second MV, Friday portrays the harmonious and romantic relationship between IU and Jang Ki Yong. So sweet, right?

3. Kim Soo Hyun

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Another actor who became a model in IU's MV is Kim Soo Hyun. Kim Soo Hyun models in the MV Ending Scene. This MV depicts how two ex-lovers, IU and Kim Soo Hyun, reminisce about their time together from the beginning of their relationship until they started dating. They look back on those happy moments while trying to convince themselves to let go of each other. Kim Soo Hyun smiles as he watches fragments of their past scenes, while IU still looks sad and lost in their separation. However, in the end, they can only cherish the memories and decide to accept the situation and smile again. Many people can probably relate to this MV.

4. V BTS

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The next MV, IU collaborates with one of the famous boy group members, namely Kim Taehyung or V BTS. The MV titled Love Wins All released on January 24, 2024, tells the story of a couple, IU and V, who try to escape from a floating cube. They hide in a shopping center and find an old camera that, when used, will display another universe full of happiness for them. However, in the end, they still face destruction. What is unique about this MV is that they use sign language and scenes that show the title that love can conquer all. This epic cinematography MV is a must-watch, especially for IU and V BTS fans.

5. DPR Ian

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Next, there is the latest MV collaboration between IU and DPR Ian. Their first collaboration titled MV Shopper was released on February 21, 2024. The MV begins with a monologue from DPR Ian. This MV tells the story of how IU opens a magical shop, starting when she attends an auction and steals magical items being auctioned there. At that place, she also meets DPR Ian, who later gets involved in the theft mission. They eventually drive and find a magical fireworks shop and buy items there. Finally, after collecting magical items, they open the magical shop and make many people happy when buying items from the shop. This MV is colorful and visually pleasing with fantasy-like cinematography and editing. In addition, the adorable and funny actions of IU and DPR Ian in the MV also add value to this MV.

Those are the 5 male celebrities who have been models in IU's music videos. Most of them, especially the actors, have collaborated with IU multiple times in film and drama projects. Certainly, in some of these music videos, we can see the amazing chemistry between IU and her models, making the audience feel the emotions of the song and the storyline of the MV. Now, besides the 5 male celebrities mentioned earlier, who do you think will be the next model for IU's MV?

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Those were the 5 male celebrities who have been models in IU's music videos. Most of them, especially the actors, have collaborated with IU multiple times in film and drama projects. Certainly, in some of these music videos, we can see the amazing chemistry between IU and the models, which allows viewers to feel the emotions of the song and the storyline of the MV. Now, besides those 5 male celebrities, who do you think will be the next model for IU's MV?

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