IU's brother's whimsical wish: "I want to earn more than my sister" — "Not in this lifetime," IU retorts

Singer and actress IU showcased realistic sibling chemistry by delivering a witty response to her younger brother's whimsical wish. When her brother expressed his desire to "earn more money than my sister," IU drew laughter by retorting, "Not in this lifetime."

On the 26th, a video titled "Please grant my wish (with bro)" was released on IU's YouTube channel, Lee Ji-geum. In the video, IU headed outdoors with the production crew to watch a meteor shower.

IU's younger brother, Jeong Hun, also made an appearance. IU told him, "You should lie down here and watch with us. I'll cover your face," to which her brother replied, "I've never seen a shooting star," before lying down beside her.

The two decided to lie side by side and watch the stars while making their respective wishes. The brother, who spoke first, unexpectedly revealed, "My wish is to earn more money than my sister."

Without a moment's hesitation, IU shot back, "Eh, that's not happening in this lifetime." The blunt joke, characteristic of real-life siblings, triggered laughter on set.

IU didn't stop there, even bringing up the concept of parallel universes. "I was talking about parallel universes with the crew, and in some world, there might be a Jeong Hun who earns more money than me," she imagined, adding more laughter by suggesting, "There might even be a Jeong Hun who doesn't call me 'Noona' but just says 'Hey.'"

The sibling chemistry continued as she encouraged him to make another wish. When the brother asked, "Didn't I just say it?", IU firmly drew a line, saying, "You should still make a wish that the stars can actually grant. That one's not happening."

Though the conversation was brief, it offered a glimpse into the relationship between the siblings. Rather than a story of a star's family navigating the intense world of competition and success, it felt like a scene of ordinary siblings teasing each other and sharing jokes.

IU is known to have achieved significant economic success through her long career as a top-tier singer and actress. In contrast, her brother's wish was a simple, realistic desire to "earn more than my sister" rather than a grand tale of success.

Instead of taking him seriously, IU responded with the joke, "Not in this lifetime," revealing the playful family atmosphere. Even in the romantic setting of watching a meteor shower, the conversation ultimately returned to the relatable reality of sibling banter.