Lifestyle index · sourced and contextualised

Trivia & tastes

Books

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The Brothers Karamazov Picador Bicentennial paperback ISBN 9781250788450Cover source
The Brothers KaramazovFyodor Dostoevsky

Reported reading the second volume during Hyori’s Homestay in 2017; reference English edition differs from observed copy.

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A Man Called Ove Atria trade paperback ISBN 9781476738024Cover source
A Man Called OveFredrik Backman

Reported holding the novel at The Producers wrap party, not a verified favorite or identification of this reference edition.

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Music

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Through the Night

In an October 2018 concert-related appearance, she selected this among three of her own songs to perform. This is a dated concert selection, not a current listening playlist.

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02
Good Day

In an October 2018 concert-related appearance, she selected this among three of her own songs to perform. This is a dated concert selection, not a current listening playlist.

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Knees

In an October 2018 concert-related appearance, she selected this among three of her own songs to perform. This is a dated concert selection, not a current listening playlist.

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Sung Si-kyung

In her December 2011 MBC interview, she described herself as his fan.

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Food

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Ramen

In an April 2026 cooking appearance, she identified ramen as a favorite. No present-day frequency or brand is inferred.

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02
Soft tofu cheese pancakes

She described making this soft-textured late-night dish in April 2026; calorie and weight claims are excluded.

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03
Jjamppong

Staff identified this favorite during her January 2012 Japanese TV appearance.

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Training

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Walking along the Han River

An April 24, 2026 television outing with friends included a walk and trying public exercise equipment. No recurring workout schedule is established.

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Diet

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Eating simply at home

In April 2026 she described simpler home meals after her early attempts at cooking alone. This is a dated habit, not a complete diet plan.

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Skincare

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Not located in the reviewed sources

IU independently reviewed 2026-10-02. Independent September 2026 reports concern restrictions on hair-setting and color cosmetics; they identify no complete skin routine or exact personal skincare product. CNP sponsorship and generic beauty lists remain insufficient.

Evidence review current to 2026-10-02Not verified
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Fragrances

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Fresh, subtle citrus fragrances

Her April 2021 Vogue Korea answer favors fresh, gently diffusing fragrances and says her collected favorites are mostly citrus. No named bottle or current use is asserted.

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Pets

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Not located in the reviewed sources

IU reviewed 2026-10-02: no qualifying owned current named pet located. Guana and Mimi belong to Lee Hyori; Lost Puppy inspiration concerns a stray, not ownership.

Evidence review current to 2026-10-02Not verified
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1 entry has no attributable source