On April 6, 2023, IU’s agency EDAM Entertainment refuted reports stating that the actress has charged $380,000 per episode for her upcoming historical drama You Did Good.It was reported by several South Korean media outlets that IU has emerged as one of the highest paid actresses in the industry and has charged 500 million won per episode for the upcoming Netflix series.However, her agency released a statement stating:“It is not true that IU is receiving 500 million won as an appearance fee. This is clear misinformation.”However, even the production company behind the upcoming drama You Did Good stated that the reports were not true and they could not reveal the amount the actress is getting paid.ddeongdiniu ⚽🎬@theulfsIU’s agency has denied the latest rumour152IU’s agency has denied the latest rumour https://t.co/EWE8WKiSj6IU fans react to the latest news, her upcoming collaboration with BTS’ Suga, and moreAs the news went viral, many people had mixed reactions to IU’s alleged pay per episode of $380,000. While some felt that the actress deserved to be paid that much, others felt that there were people reacting negatively to the news of how an actress can get paid this much amount.Lina@Lina__135I dont care how much IU is earning on this project, but I do care if she is being paid the same as her costar. Looking at women hating knetz reactions and given the pay gap seems unlikely This is giving me such an ick.11I dont care how much IU is earning on this project, but I do care if she is being paid the same as her costar. Looking at women hating knetz reactions and given the pay gap seems unlikely 😔This is giving me such an ick.Sam@iufairylightThis latest hate on IU on baseless rumors (even if it was true ,it shouldn't been a problem. Because she deserves that kind of pay) is really making me angry. Like seriously, ughThis latest hate on IU on baseless rumors (even if it was true ,it shouldn't been a problem. Because she deserves that kind of pay) is really making me angry. Like seriously, ugh수 🧚🏻‍♀️💫@4seasonswithIUThe reactions to the latest rumor are disappointing to say the least. An actress FINALLY earning as much as their male peers is something we should CELEBRATE rather than criticise. For over three decades, SK has remained unrivalled in gender wage gap among OECD countries.802285The reactions to the latest rumor are disappointing to say the least. An actress FINALLY earning as much as their male peers is something we should CELEBRATE rather than criticise. For over three decades, SK has remained unrivalled in gender wage gap among OECD countries.Moonjieun💜 ⭐starcandy⭐ #IU #아이유 #bts⁷ fan account@Moonjieun1@melloviciousiu Exactly🤦🏻‍♀️ & even if she was paid 500m /ep(which isn't true) it's not like she threatened them at gunpoint to pay her what she deservesevery minute of IU's time is so expensive that she could earn that much by doing some CFs, writing music or just by holding a single concert🙃11@melloviciousiu Exactly🤦🏻‍♀️ & even if she was paid 500m /ep(which isn't true) it's not like she threatened them at gunpoint to pay her what she deserves😓every minute of IU's time is so expensive that she could earn that much by doing some CFs, writing music or just by holding a single concert🙃…m@ofcourseitsIUand when the day comes that she finally gets that well deserved pay. we’ll be watching these haters cry in the corner9411and when the day comes that she finally gets that well deserved pay. we’ll be watching these haters cry in the corner https://t.co/mxqLJVGRfEJordan🌅아이유의🥠French Uaena #IU fan account@Jordan_UaenaI’m sorry #IU, I know you want us to have no hate in our hearts.@_IUofficial I’m weak because if I could make those “reporters” pay, I would make them pay the harsh way. Protecting you is still my priority although I can’t really do anything. I hope EDAM make them pay by suing225I’m sorry #IU, I know you want us to have no hate in our hearts.@_IUofficial I’m weak because if I could make those “reporters” pay, I would make them pay the harsh way. Protecting you is still my priority although I can’t really do anything. I hope EDAM make them pay by suing https://t.co/NHXSLX9zN8IU LOML@itsayuuuuuuknets hating iu for a possibility of her earning 8B won for filming a drama for a year or even more than a year, like as if she’s not already earning more than it with only her cfs and copyright.10127knets hating iu for a possibility of her earning 8B won for filming a drama for a year or even more than a year, like as if she’s not already earning more than it with only her cfs and copyright. https://t.co/4uDBUmYhFbJordan🌅아이유의🥠French Uaena #IU fan account@Jordan_UaenaThey should complain about salary gap between men & women (worldwide but ESPECIALLY in South Korea) & about their misogynistic government instead of writing papers about a woman who would miraculously earn more money than her male co-workers for the same job 🪓7521They should complain about salary gap between men & women (worldwide but ESPECIALLY in South Korea) & about their misogynistic government instead of writing papers about a woman who would miraculously earn more money than her male co-workers for the same job 🪓🐥🔪 https://t.co/1kWrdd8bHsThe upcoming drama You Did Good revolves around the lives of two individuals - a female who loves reading books and dreams of becoming a poet but can’t pursue her dream because of her poverty, and a reserved and shy male lead. Set in the 1950s, the show will unravel how the two will uplift each other.The actress is set to act alongside Park Bo-gum. The show will be helmed by Kim Won-suk and penned by screenwriter Im Sang-choon.IU is a popular Kpop and Kdrama star View this post on Instagram Instagram PostLee Ji-eun, popularly known by her stage name IU, is a South Korean actress and idol who has been active in the entertainment industry for over a decade. She is best known for her roles in dramas including My Mister, Hotel Del Luna, and others.She recently attended a press conference for her upcoming sports comedy film Dream along with Park Seo-joon where she revealed that she would be using her stage name IU as an actress as well.World Music Awards@WORLDMUSICAWARD#Suga and #IU will release their new highly anticipated collab, #PeoplePt2, tonight at midnight ET! @_IUofficial1411434#Suga and #IU will release their new highly anticipated collab, #PeoplePt2, tonight at midnight ET!🎶💥🕛🇺🇸👑👑💜 @_IUofficial https://t.co/qCPlXSMeXdShe is also set to release a song with BTS’ Suga, her second collaboration with the rapper. Titled People Pt.2., it is is the pre-release track of the BTS idol’s upcoming album D-Day, the final installment of his Agust D trilogy. The song is set to be released on April 7, 2023. The two have previously collaborated for the song Eight, which was a hit.The upcoming drama You Did Good is slated to premiere with 12 episodes in 2025.