IU Reveals Story Behind Mutual Follow with Post Malone

Singer IU mentioned the story behind her mutual Instagram follow with famous American singer Post Malone. Photo by YouTube broadcast screen capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Singer IU mentioned the story behind her mutual Instagram follow with the famous American singer Post Malone.

On the 12th, IU explained the process of mutually following Post Malone in a video titled "Why IU Followed Post Malone Back? Check It Out in Her Own Words," released on the Wonder K Original YouTube channel.

IU began, "I heard that Post Malone followed me, and then I kind of forgot about it."

She then brought up her younger brother studying in the U.S., saying, "'Hey, who's the best these days in America?' I asked, and he said it was Post Malone."

She continued, "When I told my brother, 'Post Malone said he followed me,' it was really a big deal. Wanting to show off a bit, I pressed follow back right in front of my brother," she confessed, drawing laughter.

Netizens who saw this reacted with comments like "Mutually following Post Malone," "Following back in front of your brother is so funny," and "If I were IU's brother..."

Post Malone is currently the most popular R&B and hip-hop artist in the U.S. He became known to the public through his participation in Kanye West's album and the release of his own studio album in 2016. Last year, he ranked first as the "most streamed artist" on the Billboard charts, and his third studio album, 'Hollywood's Bleeding,' ranked number one in album sales in the U.S.

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