IU Honored with Ministry of Culture Award, Celebrates with Longtime Bodyguard

Singer and actress IU, whose real name is Lee Ji-eun, has been awarded the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award.

On the 28th, Park Geun-woo, who has been IU's bodyguard for over a decade, shared on his Instagram, "Congratulations to our Captain Ji-eun on receiving the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award🏆🎉. It's been a while since we took a photo together in the waiting room, haha," along with several photos.

The released photos show IU arriving at the award ceremony and taking commemorative shots. The friendly atmosphere with her bodyguard particularly caught the eye.

Meanwhile, IU is set to star in the upcoming romantic historical drama '21st Century Grand Lady,' where she will be acting alongside actor Byun Woo-seok.