IU discusses her latest film role in "Dream" and how it compares to her previous work

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Seoul, South Korea - IU, the popular K-pop singer and actress, spoke to The New York Times about her latest film, "Dream," and her decade-long acting career.

IU credited her role in the 2018 tvN series "My Mister" as a turning point in her acting career, which enabled her to take on more complex roles. "Every character is unforgettable to me," she said during an interview at a cafe in Seoul on Thursday. "But I would say Ji-an's character role in 'My Mister' allowed me to take on a diverse slate of projects."

In "Dream," a sports comedy film directed by Lee Byeong-heon, IU plays the role of a TV director named So-min who wants to make a documentary on Korea's first homeless football team. The singer-actress said she was moved by the film's message and the fact that it was based on a true story.

"I first learned about the Homeless World Cup through the script and was surprised to find out that it is based on a true story. Seeing the photos of real-life people at the end of the script was very moving," she said. 

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IU also talked about the similarities between her and her character's personalities. "I think we have a lot in common. So-min is described as a passionless character, but I disagree. So-min has a short temper, but is fully dedicated to her work and has leadership," she said.

The singer-actress explained that letting go of her ego and improving the on-screen chemistry with her co-stars was the major challenge. "Director Lee wanted me to speak faster than I normally do and do hand gestures while talking. His film set was all about efficiency. Sometimes, we would finish our daily shooting before lunchtime," she said.

IU also talked about the effect of portraying lighthearted roles on her mood. "I'm currently filming the TV series 'You Have Done Well,' where I also play a fun character. I tend to be in a good mood and think positively when I play cheerful characters," she said.

Looking forward, IU said she has been thinking about a story that follows bad people falling in halfhearted love. "Instead of depicting a common love story, I want to tell an unusual, weird romance where the characters betray each other, but they don't feel any guilt because they were never really in love," she said.

"Dream" will be released in local theaters on April 26.

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