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151105 Heo Ji Woong defends IU from 'My Sweet machungwa, chungwa Tree' publication company regarding 'Zeze'

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Heo Ji Woong has spoken seemingly in defense of IU regarding her interpretation of 'My Sweet machungwa, chungwa Tree' in her song "Zeze" - well, at the very least, he's spoken against those speaking against IU. She has been accused of sexualizing the five-year-old abused character, Zeze, in her suggestive lyrics.

Heo Ji Woong wrote on his Twitter on November 5, "It is wrong of a publication company to propose an extremely strict guideline in the interpretation of literature. Interpretation of all literature can be rediscovered moment to moment through one's own will and capability. Zeze would not agree with the publication company."

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151104 Sony responds to alleged Britney Spear's voice sampling in IU's song

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IU has seen immense success with her new album 'CHAT-SHIRE' since its release a couple weeks back; however, one netizen decided to put a damper on that success.

One netizen declared that IU's song "23" sampled Britney Spear's voice in "Gimme More" without proper authorization.

The netizen, who goes kwa 'Hwanhee-eh,' previously shared the statement released kwa IU's agency, Loen Tree.

As a refresher, here's the full statement:

"Hello, this is IU's agency Loen Tree.

We deliver an official statement regarding the content that was uploaded online concerning the bonus track '23' on IU's mini-album...

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151103 Netizens suspicious of MelOn manipulating MV maoni for IU’s “Twenty Three”

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Female soloist IU recently made a comeback with her latest album, Cheshire, and has been topping the digital charts with her title track “Twenty Three.” However, her success has also brought some suspicions from some netizens.

On October 31st, a netizen noted the suspicious activities on Korean muziki site MelOn, a company known to be own kwa LOEN Entertainment and in turn, manages IU among other singers under the sub-label LOEN Tree.

Via online portal site Pann, the netizen writes the title’s post as “Raised suspicions that MelOn is manipulating IU..(?).”

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151028 IU performs 'Zeze,' 'Knees', and zaidi live at her MelOn showcase

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IU performs 'Zeze,' 'Knees', and zaidi live at her MelOn showcase

Singer and songwriter IU held a live MelOn Showcase, 'CHAT-SHOW', where she invited a hundred 23-year-olds for intimate live performances.

In the recap video release, IU chats away with her mashabiki as if they were Marafiki and performs the tracks from her latest album live.

Check out IU above!

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151027 Netizens compile orodha of things that IU’s popularized

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Solo singer IU is without a doubt one of the most maarufu singers in Korea, and mashabiki have noticed that she can make almost anything become popular.

With her newest release “Twenty-Three” achieving an real-time all-kill in lightning speed, it appears that the LOEN Entertainment singer is as maarufu as ever. After watching in awe as IU’s latest album CHAT-SHIRE took hold of the charts, netizens noticed that IU can make almost anything popular.

One particular netizen created a orodha on Instiz compiled a orodha of certain trends and styles that became maarufu as a result of association with IU,...

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151023 IU reveals that a picture drawn kwa Sulli was her inspiration for one of her new songs

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Singer IU revealed that she was inspired for one song kwa a picture drawn kwa Sulli!

During her commemorative talk event 'CHAT-SHOW' on October 23 for her new mini-album, IU stated regarding one of her new songs, "Red Queen," "There's a drawing that became the motif. As soon as I saw that picture, I thought of a red queen. It's a drawing that is even in the album.

"To tell the truth, that drawing is one that my friend Sulli drew for me, and Sulli draws well. That's why I visited Sulli's house, saw that picture, thought it fit the lyrics I was thinking of, and borrowed that picture to write [the song]."

That's pretty cool!

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151016 Yoo Hee Yeol teases Chang Kiha on his relationship with IU on 'Sketchbook'

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Well lo and behold, guess who the guest was on KBS 2TV's 'Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook' on October 16! None other than Chang Kiha.

While introducing group Kiha & the Faces, Yoo Hee Yeol shot a meaningful smile at their first song, "Let's Meet Right Now." He stated, "I heard that we should meet on Friday," mentioning the lyrics from IU's song as he and IU were revealed to be in a relationship recently.

Yoo Hee Yeol stated, "I'm saying this again, but since 'Sketchbook' airs on Fridays, let's meet on Friday." He then added, "I heard that Kiha & the Faces were coming out so I looked mbele to it a lot." Oh, Yoo Hee Yeol.

Watch the performances below!

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151016 K-Pop Soloists IU, Taeyeon, Kyuhyun And Junsu Bring Vocal Competition This October

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With so many musical acts in South Korea, there's new muziki every day. It's rare that some of the juu K-pop idol vocalists go neck to neck with each, but that's happening right now.

This October, four of K-pop's most respected young vocal talents will go up against one another. Soloist IU, JYJ's XIA Junsu, Girls' Generation's Taeyeon, and Super Junior's Kyuhyun each have begun promotions for October solo releases.

Each of the four are highly respected in South Korea for their expressive vocal talent, and particularly known for their ballads and heartfelt songs.

Kim Taeyeon became the first...

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151009 Netizens praise IU for her cool acknowledgement of her relationship with Chang Ki Ha

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With the confirmation of IU‘s relationship with singer-songwriter Chang Ki Ha from both their agencies, netizens took a moment to discuss the artists’ cool acknowledgement to fans.

On the online community board Pann on October 8th with the title “IU’s cool acknowledgement about the dating rumor ㄷㄷㄷ,” the netizen included a screenshot of IU’s shabiki cafe where she had left a message to mashabiki regarding the dating rumor, acknowledging her relationship and further revealed they have been together for the past two years.

In the message, IU also revealed she is working on her comeback...

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151008 Korean model criticized for controversial statement about IU’s new relationship

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A Korean model has come under scrutiny after she made several tweets regarding IU‘s (22) recently revealed relationship with singer-songwriter Chang Ki Ha (33) when she seemingly criticized the female singer for her choice in men.

Soon after Dispatch broke the news of the two musician’s relationship, model Jung Doo Ri ilitumwa on her Twitter on October 8th, “IU, stop uigizaji like this. Are wewe crazy.”

아이유 너는 그러지 말아야지. 미쳤냐
— DURIMIMI (@durimimi) October 8, 2015

“Come to your senses and tarehe kids like EXO. I’m asking you…” she continued. This particular...

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151004 Netizens Discover IU Could Have Debuted In A Group With Other Famous Female Idols

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There is always talk of maarufu idols having been under other agencies au even certain agencies having rejected them during auditions.

In a hivi karibuni discussion on online community board Instiz, a netizen published a thread titled “An unfortunate entertainment company,” listing several well-known idols such as G.NA, Wonder Girls‘ Yubin, After School‘s Uee, SECRET‘s Hyosung, SPICA‘s Jiwon, IU, Juniel, AOA‘s Choa, and 4MINUTE‘s Gayoon.

Find out what Netizens had to say about this makala below!
So what do these idols have in common? Good Entertainment.

The netizen writes, “Good Entertainment……...

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151008 Yoo Jae Hwan apologizes for liking an inappropriate makala

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Whoops, slip of the finger...? Just when the news of IU and Chang Kiha's relationship came out, singer Yoo Jae Hwan found himself in some hot water through a mistake he apologized for afterwards on October 8.

It appears that he clicked "like" on an makala link on Facebook that linked back to Chang Kiha's appearance on 19+ talk show, JTBC's 'Witch Hunt,' in which he talked about how he "loses during the siku and loses during the night."

The phrase means that rather than being dominant, he is submissive throughout the whole siku to his girlfriend. There was also a sexual post that had been posted...

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151007 IU Speaks Up Personally About Relationship With Boyfriend Jang Ki Ha

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After her agency confirmed that the singer and Jang Ki Ha are dating, IU herself reached out to her fans.

IU wrote on her fancafe website (Uaena):

“It’s been almost two years since we’ve dated. I fell for him immediately after meeting him for the first time through a radio show. He is a boyfriend whom I have a lot to learn from and I am thankful for that. We are dating like any other couple, having good times, fighting, getting disappointed, and feeling thankful.”

“I was thinking about what would be a good way to tell everyone about this but my turn was taken from me. Haha, it’s sudden,...

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151008 Jang Ki Ha Writes in His shabiki Cafe About His Girlfriend ‪‎IU‬

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After news about IU and Jang Ki Ha dating broke out, IU ilitumwa on her shabiki cafe and reached out to her fans.
Soon after, Jang Ki Ha also ilitumwa on his shabiki cafe to personally relay it to his fans.
On October 8, he wrote:

“Hello. It’s Jang Ki Ha. I am uandishi this because I want to personally tell wewe about the news makala that came up about IU and I. Yes, we are in a good relationship! I met IU for the first time when she came as a guest on my radio onyesha back in October of 2013. After conversing with her, I thought, ‘Wow, she is a very charming girl.’”

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151008 IU Reveals She Has Been Dating Jang Kiha for 2 Years After Falling in upendo at First Sight

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Another nyota couple is born! IU and Jang Kiha, who share an 11-year age difference, are currently dating.

IU confirmed she is dating Jang Kiha herself through a post on her official shabiki cafe on October 8.

IU wrote, "Sorry for not letting wewe know sooner. We′ve been dating for close to two years now. We met for the first time during a radio show, and I fell in upendo with him at first sight."

She continued, "He is a boyfriend I have a lot to learn from and am really thankful for. We′re in a normal relationship, where we′re fine, we fight, we feel sorry and we feel thankful."

IU wrote, "I was...

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150920 Netizens discover 4 idols that can ROCK any hairstyles

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Netizens discover 4 idols that can ROCK any hairstyles

Jiyeon – T-ARA

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Taeyeon - SNSD

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Bomi – APink

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Sandara Park – 2NE1

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[+ 122, – 66] They all have the perfect head shape…

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[+ 118, – 51] They’ve probably tried everything but shaving their heads

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[+ 115, – 27] Yup

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150914 IU Graces the Cover of CeCi Magazine’s 21st Anniversary Issue

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Singer and actress IU is the cover girl for fashion magazine CeCi‘s 21st anniversary commemorative issue.

The picha shoot brings out both IU’s cute and womanly side as she models transitional pieces just in time for summer’s final farewell and the inauguration of fall.

One of the cuts, taken along the streets of Hong Kong, is especially striking as she strikes a pose in bunny ears against a backdrop of reddish and neon lights.

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She was reportedly heavily involved with the creative process on set, monitoring each cut and discussing her ideas with the editor and photographer.

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150901 IU makes surprise guest appearance for Hyukoh’s performance in Hongdae

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Singer IU made a surprise appearance at a band Hyukoh onyesha on August 1.

During a low-key Hyukoh onyesha held in a cafe located in Hongdae, IU surprised everyone kwa coming up to the stage without any notice.

During her appearance, she played the acoustic guitar, gitaa and sang Lee Moon Sae‘s “Old Love.” She also performed a duet with Hyukoh’s frontman Oh Hyuk, imba the band’s hit song “Gondry.”

IU has previously voiced that she was a huge shabiki of the band, posting a picture of herself holding the band’s album to her Instagram account. They got acquainted recently as they both participated in “Infinity Challenge‘s” 2015 muziki Festival.

Watch a short fan-taken video of IU and Oh Hyuk’s “Gondry” performance below!

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150706 Hyukoh Gives Shout Out to IU and Tablo in First-Ever High Cut Pictorial

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Indie band Hyukoh recently teamed up with High Cut and did their first-ever fashion picha shoot since the start of their career.

For this picha shoot, the four members showed off their individual unique charms while sporting oversized outfits and eye-catching body paintings.

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Hyukoh recently merged with Tablo’s new label, High Ground, about which Oh Hyuk said, “I like this change. First of all, Tablo treats us well.

He listens well, and he gives us a lot of advice. I like the fact that he gives advice as a musician.”

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150807 IU Reveals How She is Similar to Her “Producer” Character Cindy

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IU revealed that even she has had her moments with her manager.

On the episode of China’s Sohu TV and iQiyi’s “Star From Korea,” aired on August 7, IU says she was a little bit of both when asked, “Are wewe as harsh to your manager as Cindy is in “Producer?”’

“We’re human too, so it’s inevitable that we see each other’s good sides and also get on each other’s nerves after spending 10 to 20 hours together,” she says. “I also have a quick temper. I used to argue a lot with my ex-manager. I even threw the car key saying I was never seeing him again.”

Meanwhile, IU is...