IU opened up about starring in the upcoming Netflix film series 'Persona'.

At the March 27th press conference for the 4-part short film series, IU, Yoon Jong Shin, and directors Lim Pil Sung, Kim Jong Kwan, and Jeon Go Woon discussed the project that will feature IU as 4 different characters in 4 different films. IU, who'll be making her movie debut in 'Persona', expressed, "I was surprised to get such an offer. I enjoyed watching these directors' films in the past, so it's amazing that I got to work with them. I tend to be shy, but I talked about myself easily at our first meeting. Since then, I felt we had good teamwork. It was a fun project, a fresh attempt. The four directors interpreted me from different angles, so it felt like I was given the characters. It was also a challenge. I think I'll remember this experience for a long time."

On the positive response about her acting, IU responded, "I feel good about receiving warm reviews. I dreamed of acting since I was young, and I wanted to become an actor before becoming a singer. After debuting as a singer, I was involved in a number of projects, and I put my all into them. Through these projects, I learned what I was inexperienced with. I think that's why in the viewers' eyes, my acting is changing."

She said on the film series, "In the case of this project, I was very lucky. There weren't any directors whose outlooks were different than mine. They were able to help me understand fully, and they were so open-minded that I was able to voice my opinion without being intimidated. To be honest, I didn't know it was such a big project. I didn't know I'd get this much attention when I was first offered the role. I was happy to get the offer, and I was determined to work hard. So many people became interested. I never imagined we'd hold a press conference like this. I just did it because it was such an honor, and a fresh attempt."

'Persona' premieres on April 5 through Netflix.