Recently, singer and actress IU faces an unexpected online controversy. Specifically, she chose a song by her ex-boyfriend as background music for a post.
On August 6, IU shared several unreleased selfies on social media. In addition, she added captions like “Hello, long time no see,” “Living hard,” and “A very late birthday table.”
For instance, she showed deep affection for her fans. In fact, the post included natural makeup-free photos and glamorous stage cuts.
However, controversy erupted over the song choice for the post captioned “Living hard.” Specifically, IU selected the 2009 track “Living Without Much Incident” by Kiha & The Faces. Notably, the band was led by her ex-boyfriend, Chang Kiha.
Therefore, given their romantic history, many feel the song choice was not a coincidence. Initially, the two began dating in 2013. Later, they publicly confirmed their relationship in 2015. Eventually, they broke up in 2017 while remaining supportive colleagues.
Moreover, public debate grew stronger due to their current relationship timelines. For context, IU confirmed her relationship with actor Lee Jong-suk in 2022. However, news of their recent breakup surfaced. Meanwhile, Chang Kiha recently began a public relationship with actress Yoon Ga-i.
As a result, netizens are actively discussing IU’s decision. In particular, she used a song sung by her ex-boyfriend. Furthermore, the track matched her current calm state of mind.
Consequently, many netizens voiced critical opinions:
- “Chang Kiha is dating someone else. Was it necessary to use his song?”
- “It shows a lack of consideration for his current girlfriend, Yoon Ga-i.”
- “Using Chang Kiha’s song right after breaking up with Lee Jong-suk is bizarre timing.”
- “No matter how casual she intended to be, selecting this BGM was careless.”
On the other hand, some fans defended her. In contrast, they argued: “She simply picked a song that matched the caption ‘Living hard’.”
Indeed, high-profile relationships leave a lasting impression on the public. Thus, a casual update has now turned into a controversial topic. Ultimately, critics feel a famous celebrity should exercise more caution on social media.
