Pretty, but No Chemistry? IU and Cha Eun-woo's photoshoot stuns fans but sparks mixed reactions
The two starsIU and Cha Eun-woo posed for the Chaumet Bee My Love Collection, sparking excitement among K-pop fans. As the photos quickly went viral, fans couldn't help but gush over the striking visuals of the two idols.
It was a surprise when new photos of idols and actors IU and Cha Eun-woo surfaced on social media. The two stars posed for the Chaumet Bee My Love Collection, sparking excitement among K-pop fans.
Chaumet, on their X account (formerly known as Twitter), shared the stunning images, captioning them: "Bee My Love, the radiant symbol of togetherness, worn by Chaumet Global Brand Ambassador #ChaEunWoo and renowned artist and K-Pop soloist #IU."
Bee de Chaumet, the radiant symbol of togetherness, worn by Chaumet Global Brand Ambassador #ChaEunWoo and renowned artist and K-Pop soloist #IU.
¡ª Chaumet (@Chaumet) February 27, 2025
Discover more on https://t.co/8sNj0ZUKme#BeedeChaumet #Chaumet #CelebritiesinChaumet #Seoul pic.twitter.com/GmeGoFc0F7
Fan reactions
As the photos quickly went viral, fans couldn't help but gush over the striking visuals of IU and Cha Eun-woo. One fan wrote, "So much power and charisma in just one photo!"
So much power and charisma in just one photo! pic.twitter.com/oIHN9lgqZM
¡ª berry (@beri_min) February 27, 2025
Another commented, "Eunwoo and IU ¡ª Chaumet truly knows how to pick the best models."
Eunwoo and IU?. Chaumet truly knows how to pick the best models.#CHAEUNWOO #??? https://t.co/zflOxXr3Pi
¡ª Mui (@MuiEunwoo) February 27, 2025
Some fans even expressed their desire to see the pair collaborate on screen, with one user passionately stating, "How have they not worked on a project together yet? It's a shame casting directors are sleeping on this visually insane pairing ¡ª IU and Cha Eun-woo have face cards that never decline!"
how the hell they both still haven¡¯t gotten a project together like it¡¯s shame that casting directors are sleeping on this inspected visually insane pairing- IU and cha eunwoo both got a crazy face card face bank face economy a face that needs to be plastered all over south korea https://t.co/VQccA7I2Ok
¡ª desiburgerbacha (@shortiekiddo28) February 27, 2025
However, reactions weren't entirely glowing. When the photos were shared on the Korean platform theqoo, netizens appeared divided about the chemistry between the two stars. One user remarked, "They¡¯re both pretty, but there's no chemistry."
Another speculated, "I guess the outfits and poses were chosen to highlight the accessories. That's why they look mismatched, almost like a Photoshop job." Another bluntly added, "It really looks Photoshopped."
Credit: X
About IU
The singer and actress is set to star alongside Park Bo-gum in the upcoming drama When Life Gives You Tangerines: Volume 1. The story follows Ae-sun, a rebellious young woman who dreams of becoming a poet, and Gwan-sik, a reserved boy who quietly loves her. Netflix will release the first volume of the 16-episode series on March 7.
About Cha Eun-woo
Following his role in Wonderful World, Cha Eun-woo will star in The Wonder Fools, alongside Park Eun-bin and Kim Hae-sook. This drama promises a mix of superheroes, adventure, and fantasy, with Cha Eun-woo taking on an exciting new role. Slated for exclusive release on Netflix, the web series is described by the streaming platform as a "unique turn-of-the-century superpower comedy action adventure."
As both IU and Cha Eun-woo continue to shine in their respective careers, their Chaumet collaboration has certainly left fans talking ¡ª for better or for worse.
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Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop.
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