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Netizens and fans have been criticizing a Facebook post for IU's upcoming tagahanga meeting following the kamakailan controversy surrounding her song "Zeze" from the album 'CHAT-SHIRE'.

On November 5, a post for IU's tagahanga meeting in Beijing, '2015 IU in Bejing', was made to her Facebook, but it seems that many netizens as well as fans took offense. They left comments, such as, "Is this a situation where you can post things like this? Is there no explanation for this? I don't know why she re-signed with the agency. Please use the time to explain," "Apologize first," "Loen shake my head," "Please give feedback in the time used to post things like this," and more.

As previously mentioned, "Zeze" has been drawing negative feedback for its alleged references to 'lolita' themes.

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One of my paborito things about K-dramas are the strong on-screen friendships that warm your heart, but real-life friendships are even better! Did you know that these Korean actors are actually besties even after the cameras stop rolling?

1. Lee Kwang Soo and Song Joong Ki
When these two played BFFs on Nice Guy, it wasn't an act! The two have been close ever since they were on Running Man together, and they are still mga kaibigan to this day. Reportedly, Kwang Soo is the only celebrity who has been invited to Song Joong Ki's home, and recently, Song Joong Ki used up one of his military leave days...
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Model Jung Doo Ri is under apoy for her distasteful comments about IU and Jang Ki Ha‘s relationship.

When news IU and Jang Ki Ha’s relationship broke out, the male magazine Maxim model Jung Doo Ri posted on her Twitter, “IU, you of all people shouldn’t have done that. Are you insane? Come to your senses and petsa kids like EXO. I’m begging you… You’re a f***ing above-average female in Korean society, so why? Following Sulli… Did the uncle fans all put on strong corsets or something.”

The comments were met with a lot of backlash from netizens who pointed out that she was out of...
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South Korean songstress IU returned Wednesday (Oct. 10) with a new single to commemorate her 10th taon in the industry. “Bbibbi” is a groovy alt-R&B track that frolics along with a deadpan message aimed at haters who have invaded her life with their negative commentary.

From start to finish, IU (Lee Ji-eun) takes the opportunity of her 10th anniversary song to playfully declare her independence as a human whose life and actions aren’t up for debate. “‘Why does she like those kinds of clothes?/ What’s that blank face she’s making?/ She looks different, is it from stress?/ She...
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Singer/song writer Sam Kim discussed collaborating with IU for her song "Ending Scene" on the May 4 broadcast of KBS2's 'Happy Together 3'!

Sam Kim stated, "I worked together with IU sunbaenim on a project. She personally requested the song."

Hearing this, Yoo Hee Yeol commented, "Actually, IU contacted me first. But when she started talking about Sam, I thought, 'My days are well over'," causing the studio to laugh hysterically.

Do you like IU x Sam Kim's "Ending Scene"?

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The May 4 installment of KBS 2TV's 'Happy Together 3' featured Yoo Hee Yeol talking about his interest in singer IU.

When asked if Yoo Hee Yeol had any plans to recruit IU into his agency, 'Antenna Music', Jung Jae Hyung commented, "Even if Yoo Hee Yeol had to sell his entire estate, I doubt it would work."

Hearing this, Yoo Hee Yeol responded, "If IU truly had plans to switch over, I would change my record label to 'IU Music.'", making the viewers laugh.

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In addition to being an elite vocalist, solo singer IU has also been praised for being one of the most beautiful women in the entertainment industry as well. And while the LOEN Entertainment singer looks beautiful regardless of what she’s doing, fans are in pag-ibig with watching her eat. With her small mouth and cute cheeks, no one can deny that watching IU eat makes everything look tastier. Some have gone so far as to even say that it’s therapeutic and can relieve stress. What do you think?

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IU has some lovely fans!

She posted a kamakailan picture onto her Instagram of the gifts from her fans sent to the set of 'Scarlet Heart: Ryeo.' She wrote that she ate until her stomach was full, thanked her fans, and sinabi she ate well.

The pagkain kariton has witty sayings from her fans like, "It's not a sin to want to eat. Eat lots and lots."

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Akdong Musician's Chanhyuk relayed the circumstances that led to his gifting the lovely Suzy and IU with original songs during the duo's June 1 appearance on 'Weekly Idol.'

He revealed that he's a tagahanga of Suzy, adding that he even made a song on the spot for her called "A Suzy Day."

He also revealed that he had likewise ibingiay a song to IU, explaining, "She came to our konsiyerto as a guest for us, so I gave her a song as a present."

Who wants a song from the talented Chanhyuk?

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IU will be performing her track "Twenty-three" for the first time since her Zeze controversy on the upcoming 'SBS Gayo Daejun'.

A rep from the 'Gayo Daejun' revealed on December 24, "IU plans to perform 'Twenty-three' at the 'SBS Gayo Daejun' airing on December 27. There will also be collaborations with the hottest singers of 2015. We ask that you look pasulong to it." The upcoming SBS event, '2015 SAF Gayo Daejun', is running under the theme "Making Happiness with Music, Music Together."

IU will also be hosting the event alongside Shin Dong Yup. The 'SBS Gayo Daejun' will air on December 27 at 9:40PM KST!

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IU held her solo konsiyerto his past November 21 at Seoul's Olympic Park, and her beau Jang Kiha was one of the audience members cheering her on, giving her some moral support!

During her konsiyerto which commemorated the release of her fourth mini album 'Chat-Shire,' the singer performed "Knee," "Twenty-three," "Zeze," "Shower," and her past hits such as "You and I," "Good Day," and "The Red Shoes," giving her fans a memorable two hours.

Jang Kiha was sinabi to have arrived at IU's konsiyerto even before it began and cheered her on with all his might. IU's best friends, actress Yoo In Na and indie band 10cm, were also present at the concert, enjoying the concert.

IU is very lucky to have such supportive people around her, isn't she?

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Recently, music industry and entertainment experts came together to vote on the best of the best in a poll ibingiay out sa pamamagitan ng media portal Asia Today.

The media portal surveyed 100 people that include broadcasters, personnel that worked in film, drama, entertainment, and music to vote on the best bituin (actor, entertainer, and singer) from the past 10 years (2005-2010).

So who shined the most in the past 10 years in terms of best song, best solo, and best male and female groups? Find out below!

Find out what Netizens had to say about this artikulo below!

Best Song

#1 | PSY “Gangnam Style” – 51 votes...
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It has been reported that IU will not be attending the '2015 MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards)' due to the alleged tantrum she threw at the '2014 MAMA.' Afterwards, IU supposedly boycotted all music award shows, such as the '2015 Melon Music Awards' and the 'Golden Disk.'

However, IU's side quickly stepped pasulong to refute these reports, claiming the actual reason the singer will not be attending the '2015 MAMA.'

IU's agency Loen Entertainment to Asia Today on November 19, "The boycotting of the awards shows is not true. We never got the requests in relation to attendance from the hosts. She couldn't attend the '2015 Melon Music Award' because of a tagahanga meet in China and as for the '2015 MAMA,' she just hasn't received an invitation yet. Attendance for the other awards haven't been confirmed due to her domestic tour."

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Despite the kamakailan controversies that now surround the idol, IU was able to hold a successful fanmeet at the Jamsil Lotte World Square Mall Atrium earlier this month.

Although IU’s album Chat-shire was able to quickly climb to the tuktok of charts and her track “Twenty-Three” maintained its high ranking despite many releases from other artists, the singer has recently been embroiled in various controversies regarding plagiarism and “lolita” themes.

Despite this, many fans still showed their support and pag-ibig for the singer at her kamakailan tagahanga meeting event. As shown visually through the photographs...
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On November 6th KST, IU broke her silence with a response to the kamakailan controversy regarding her alleged sexualization of the character Zezé in her kamakailan song “Zezé.”

IU’s kamakailan album CHAT-SHIRE was met with excitement and praise initially. However, during the following days, controversy arose that the entire album was pedophiliac in nature. The biggest problem, netizens stated, was the sexualization of the character Zezé from the novel <My Sweet kahel Tree>.

Earlier today, IU made her response to the public and the entire translation of her response can be found below. The...
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It's a known fact that Yoo In Na and IU are besties. And hawk-eye netizens are at it again, as they suspect Yoo In Na knew about IU's relationship with Kiha & The Faces member Chang Kiha since the beginning.

An online community post titled 'Yoo In Na knew the truth about IU and Chang Kiha's relationship' is gaining a lot of attention. The post features a radio broadcast of 'Yoo In Na's Volume Up' from back in January 27, 2014 where IU was a guest.

At around the 28:40 mark (see video below), when a listener requested Kiha & The Faces "Living the Carefree Life", Yoo In Na asked IU out of...
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Entertainer Park Myung Soo recently gave singer-actress IU a lot of praise via his radio show.

On his radio airing on August 16th, he was joined sa pamamagitan ng artist Simon D who is currently experiencing a lot of success with his recently release solo album.

Park Myung Soo said, “Nowadays, IU is doing really well. IU is a musical genius. And on tuktok of that, she’s beautiful. I’m really satisfied that she participated in ‘Infinite Challenge Music Festival.’ She even referred to me as seonsaengnim (sir),” with Simon D agreeing with his comments about the young female singer.

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On June 26, KBS hit drama “Producer” treated fans to one last broadcast before going off air. The 100-minute special contained never-before-seen footage of NG (“No Good”) cuts as well as behind-the-scenes and making-of clips.

The NG cuts were a ginto mine and allowed viewers to see just how much effort and self-restraint went into shooting some of the drama’s most serious scenes. This series of NG cuts from an important scene where actors Kim Soo Hyun and IU share their feelings for each other is no exception.

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Kim Soo Hyun cannot stop cracking up and apologizes repeatedly. But when...
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IU has topped the charts and achieved an all-kill with her latest OST release “Heart.“

Released on May 18 at midnight, the “Producer” OST song shot to the tuktok of all major charts. As of 9 a.m. KST, the song ranks first on Melon, Mnet, Olleh Music, Naver Music, Genie, Daum Music, Soribada, and Monkey3.

SHINee, who dropped their anticipated fourth album “Odd” on the same day, currently occupy the segundo slot with their pamagat track “View.” Other tracks off their new album, such as “Love Sick” and “Odd Eye,” have also made it to the tuktok 10.

BIGBANG continues to rank third and fourth with “Loser” and “BAE BAE,” respectively.

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The roles played sa pamamagitan ng Gong Hyo Jin, Kim Soo Hyun, IU, and Cha Tae Hyun in KBS 2TV’s star-studded drama “Producer” have been revealed.

Gong Hyo Jin will play a PD with ten years of experience in the industry who is smart, haughty, and never holds back in letting people know what she thinks.

Kim Soo Hyun will play a rookie PD who wanted to be a prosecutor but chooses this career path wholly for the sake of pag-ibig and women.

IU will depict a famous celebrity who became a trainee when she was 13 years old. She is called “ice princess” for her poker face and complete control over her emotions....
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