On Jan 10th, Samsung Electronics revealed that they have selected IU, who’s received lots of love from uncle fans since the 2010 releases of ‘Nagging’ and ‘Good Day,’ to be their new spokesmodel.

Showcasing her 3-level octave during ‘Good Day,’ IU’s popularity was confirmed when the song placed #1 on music charts for 3 weeks. Most recently, viewers have been captivated by IU’s acting abilities as the ‘sushi girl’ in the drama series ‘Dream High.’

In regards to being chosen as the new spokesmodel for Samsung Anycall, IU stated “I am extremely happy to have been chosen to model for the brand Anycall which has boasted top stars such as Lee Hyori, Eric, BoA, and Lee Junki,’ and “As a singer, actress, and now CF model, I will work hard to showcase my abilities and my continuous growth as an all-around entertainer.”

A representative from Samsung revealed “Though IU is still a newcomer to the entertainment scene, we believe that she has the potential to create a big bang within the industry” and “Anycall has prepared for a long time in order to develop the necessary skills, experiences, and the know-how to lead this upcoming new mobile generation, and we decided that she [IU] would be of most help in attaining this goal.”

The representative went on to state “IU’s appeal extends to all ages and genders, and together, we anticipate that Anycall will become a well-loved, continuously growing brand.”



Translation: janeberryblue @ WeHeartIU.com
Source: bntnews
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