170728 IU at Boryeong Mud Festival

Netizens often accuse idols of copying others when it comes to style and fashion. However, netizens recently accused solo singer IU of copying something a little harder to imitate.

According to a netizen on Instiz, IU’s smile is so similar to former f(x) member Sulli‘s smile that a post was created to onyesha how similar the two look.

The post compared several gifs and picha of IU and Sulli, concluding that the two singers both share a unique open-mouth, teeth-baring smile. However, because the two are very close friends, having a similar smile doesn’t necessarily mean IU is conscious copying...

In a hivi karibuni picha shoot and interview with 'High Cut,' Jang Kiha grabbed attention with the mention of IU, his girlfriend who is 11 years his junior.

From what he said, it sounds like the indie singer connects incredibly well with IU despite what their age gap may have people believe. He said, "When I talk with her, rather than feel a generation gap, there are many zaidi things we can relate to. The age gap is something that can be used for us to learn from each other, not something to be overcome."

The singer continued, "IU realizes things she didn't quite consider through conversations with...