IU’s Handcrafted Outfit for ‘Encounter’ Little Star Kim Tae-yeon at the 61st Baeksang Art Awards Red Carpet: Hairstyle, Makeup, Evening Gown – All Courtesy of Big Sister

‘The 61st Baeksang Art Awards’ was held on Children’s Day in South Korea on May 5th at COEX, Samseong-dong, Seoul. Child star Kim Tae-yeon was nominated for the ‘Best New Actress’ in the drama department for her role as ‘Little Love’ in the hit drama ‘Encounter’.

At just 14 years old, she appeared in a custom-made pink dress on the red carpet, and this complete look from hairstyle, makeup to evening gown was actually supported by senior IU.

Upon knowing Kim Tae-yeon’s nomination, IU took care of the entire styling, with the dress designed with a straight neckline and shoulder 3D butterfly decoration, highlighting the girl’s sweetness while adding a dynamic feel with multiple layers of chiffon skirt. The hairstyle featured a princess bun, complementing the gown; the makeup was mainly in nude shades, enhancing her clear and transparent temperament. It is worth mentioning that IU specially selected chunky high heels for her, balancing beauty and comfort, to avoid walking burden for a minor.

That evening, IU also shone brightly, appearing in a white lace embroidered low-cut long dress, with a waist-hugging silhouette and multiple fluffy skirt layers exuding an elegant aura, forming a warm contrast with Kim Tae-yeon’s pink look of ‘senior supporting junior’. Both were nominated for ‘Best Actress’ and ‘Newcomer Award’, and the scene of them together was praised by Korean media as a ‘brilliant moment of generational transition’.

Aside from the spotlight on the red carpet, IU continued her ‘charity angel’ image. On Children’s Day, she donated 150 million Korean won under the name ‘Uaena’, with 62 million supporting underprivileged children’s education institutions and 90 million allocated to ‘Inae Village’ and ‘Inae Disabled Infant Home’ to help care for disabled orphan babies.

Kim Tae-yeon’s mother revealed on social media that IU not only helped with selecting clothes but also provided encouragement as a ‘senior and also a sister’. This age-defying care sparked discussions among netizens, ‘IU’s kindness illuminates the future of juniors’, ‘This is the true goddess demeanor’.