IU was of course asked about her recently publicized relationship with Jang Kiha during 'CHAT-SHOW' on October 23.  

When asked, "Are you having a really hard time?" she replied, "Everything is hard. Is there one person here who isn't having a hard time?  Although there are hard times, I think it is a bit less hard these days."  Another person then brought up Jang Kiha's name, flustering IU who said, "Hey, so that's... uh... there would be a lot of different complex reasons [for it being less hard]," and smiled.  

She continued, "It hasn't been long since it's been revealed, but it's been two years since we've dated.  It is not a hugely influential element in my happiness level nowadays."

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Changing the topic, IU stated, "However, anyway, these days, I feel like I am alive.  It truly felt that way while I was preparing my album.  My blood was circulating so fast and my pulse was racing so fast, too.  The demon inside me and my fighting power rose. When that happens, I get excited.  I think compared to the difficult times, I'm having a bit less of a hard time nowadays.  What gives me the hardest time in the world is boredom.  I really like it when I'm sad or lonely.  Those are times when my emotions are clear; it feels like I'm in touch with something."