Korean star IU chews each mouthful of food 'around 150 times ...

While most people have their own eating habits, some are stranger than others. Korean star IU belongs to the latter group.

The 30-year-old actress-singer recently appeared on YouTube channel BDNS’ reality show, where she revealed she “chews each bite of food around 150 times” while having a meal.

“If I feel like I can’t swallow the mouthful just yet, I will continue to chew on it a few times first. I like this habit, and I like to fully enjoy the taste of the food before I swallow it,” she explained.

However, during a visit to the dentist, she was recommended to reduce the number of times she chews her food as it “has a negative effect on her teeth”, presumably due to all the work she puts her chompers through on a regular basis.

Her unique eating habit sparked a discussion online, with some netizens guessing that she probably eats super slowly.

IU's fans have also urged her to “moderate the number of times she chews her food”.

The star also shared that she enjoys ordering takeout. Her favourite dish Tangsuyuk, which is the Korean version of sweet and sour pork. However, since the dish is known to be 'heaty', she avoids it when preparing for concerts, and would have porridge more frequently.

IU is set to perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on April 20 and 21. Tickets for both nights were sold out within three hours of its release — a testament to her popularity in Singapore.

Hopefully someone can spot her at a restaurant here and see if she really chews her food so many times. 

Photos: IU/ Instagram, Sinchew News