IU Dragged Into Kim Soo Hyun’s Controversy as Netizens Question Her Ties to the Actor
IU and Kim Soo Hyun first worked together on the hit dramas “Dream High” (2011) and “The Producers” (2015), and have maintained a well-known friendship in the entertainment industry ever since. Kim was even recently spotted attending IU’s concert and posing with her backstage during her “When Life Gives You Tangerines” promotions. However, as Kim Soo Hyun faces growing allegations, netizens have begun questioning IU’s involvement or prior knowledge.
“IU was also very close with Sulli for eight years,” one netizen pointed out. “So did Sulli ever tell her anything about Kim Soo Hyun? If she knew about the rumors, why did she stay close to him?”
Others alleged that actresses Shin Se Kyung and Jun Ji Hyun previously alluded to discomfort with Kim Soo Hyun, and wondered why IU appeared to maintain a bond with him despite these signals.
Despite the growing chatter, IU has not made any public statements regarding the controversy or her relationship with Kim Soo Hyun. On social media, some fans are defending her, calling the accusations baseless and speculative. Below are some of their comments:
- Even if IU heard rumors, how could she have believed them without evidence? People only started doubting him recently because actual evidence began to surface
- She’s being unfairly dragged into something that has nothing to do with her,” another said.
- They’re just close friends — you can’t expect her to know everything about someone else’s private life.
Meanwhile, Kim Soo Hyun has been embroiled in controversy involving the late Kim Sae Ron, accused of dating her while she was underage and pressuring her over debts. The allegations have led to explosive headlines, divided public opinion, and legal action on both sides.
On March 31, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency held a press conference, where he denied all allegations related to Kim Sae Ron but made no mentions of Sulli. The public, however, remains skeptical.
