[squishyblob]

Korea's "Nation's Little Sister", popular singer IU, held a premium live showcase in Tokyo on January 24. Her debut single, 'Good Day', is scheduled to be released in Japan on March 21st.

During an interview after the showcase, IU displayed confidence as she expressed, "I am happy to meet all my fans and I'm feeling optimistic." Last year, girl groups such as Kara and SNSD stood out in the Japanese market, but currently IU is taking on the challenge as a solo singer.

When asked "Don't you feel pressured?", IU answered, "I think it's fine to enjoy myself and not aspire too much." KARA's Nicole also gave her some advice. She said, "Nicole-unni advised me to improve my Japanese and be cute, so I told her I would work even hard on my Japanese." Also, in response to the question about which Japanese idol she looks up to, she said, "I would like to meet Utada Hikaru. Yui Arakagi is pretty too and I really admire her."


Translation: squishyblob @ weheartiu
Source: http://news.tv-asahi...120124_260.html (Japanese)

[gustav123]

yeah IU, u have to always do your best, and don't forget keep ur healthy.

[unproductive]

Oh cool. She looks up to Utada Hikaru? Back when I was in love with jpop more than anything else, Utada Hikaru was my japanese IU. buahaha

[joyceu]

IU only needs to improve her Japanese cuz she's SUPER DUPER FREAKING CUTE already

[Rukiasakura]

Utada Hikaru's on indefinite hiatus right now, so bad timing for IU if she wants to meet her. Anyways, keep fighting, IU!

Edited by Rukiasakura, 25 January 2012 - 03:51 AM.

[speedyx]

Just small thing, but that should say January not February right?

I think the advice Nicole gave is pretty solid. I remember a while back there was a big issue over SNSD and their pronounciation of Japanese >_>

[sixteendimensions]

Awww, I like her friendship with Nicole. She's such a good friend to IU, helping her out with this. I'm sure IU is working very hard to learn Japanese, and she certainly has no trouble being naturally cute! I hope she'll have lots of success there, like Kara did.

[squishyblob]

speedyx, on 25 January 2012 - 03:51 AM, said:

Just small thing, but that should say January not February right?

I think the advice Nicole gave is pretty solid. I remember a while back there was a big issue over SNSD and their pronounciation of Japanese >_>

Thanks for the correction!

[_ZH_]

nicole is such a nice friend~ ^^ i really like their friendship~
agree with joyceu,she only needs to imrprove her japanese and not worry about being cute haha

Edited by _ZH_, 25 January 2012 - 05:57 AM.

[Miel]

Nicole is pretty generous.. IU will surely do great!.. but don't forget to be healthy always.. IU hwaiting!..

[inspiration-IU]

Is it so hard for Koreans to learn Japanese?
I'm curious about this... does the grammar really that different?

Despite that I'm sure that IU will learn her Japanese fast
IU Fighting!

[ryu]

IU hwaiting~ Yes, she really needs to improve her Japanese.
And Nicole is really a kind senior to give her that good advice. I love Nicole more for that. =3
Japan already like her a lot. IU will have no problem to be loved with her official debut later.
Lee Jieun fighting~ Lee Jieun gambate~ ^O^

[siyingalaxy]

IU FIGHTING!

[fyeahleejieun]

wow nice, iu hwaiting, jjang!

[Ovi Murraya]

IU fighting !!!!!!!!!!.... thanks for info

[`IU ♥ Last Fantasy ♥]

Lol...she doesn't need to BE cute she's already cute IU HWAITING!!

[iush]

Yui Arakagi?
i hope she meets YUI and do a duet with her. ((=

[tamtam]

hahhaha yui always reminds me of my friend who's a hardcore fanboy of her for like...4 years..

[21cssk]

aww another heroes members' interactions ♥ haha well i think she'll only need to take the advice of learning japanese well because she's naturally cute already X)

[BB2015]

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