A viral post titled “[Final] It Wasn’t Just V and IU — There Were Four of Them” is stirring up the Korean online forum Pann, shedding new light on the recent wave of dating rumors involving BTS’s V and IU.
The original poster claimed that the first round of leaked photos—which sparked intense speculation and media coverage—originated from a private Instagram account belonging to a non-celebrity. These images were then illegally reposted by overseas fans, fueling widespread rumors and misinformation across social platforms like X.
In a new development, an additional photo—reportedly taken at a different time slot than the earlier posts—reveals that V and IU were not alone but rather part of a group of four people. The photo contradicts earlier assumptions that the two idols were spending time together privately, as previously speculated by fans and some media outlets.
The original poster said,
Turns out the first leaked photos were taken from a private Instagram account belonging to a non-celebrity, and overseas fans who followed that account illegally reposted them. Of course, journalists who blindly ran with the story are also to blame — saw this on Twitter (X).
AdvertisementThe new photo, shared by a different group from a later time slot than the earlier posts, shows that it wasn’t just V and IU — there were actually four people. Yet the delusions have gone way too far…
Please just leave V and IU alone.
The post has quickly gained traction, with netizens calling out invasive fan behavior and the irresponsibility of media outlets that rushed to publish speculative articles without verifying the full context.
Comments on Pann:
- IU never got caught in public during her 4-year public relationship with Lee Jong-suk — she’s extremely careful. Do you really think she’d go on a date at a busy, open restaurant? They’re clearly just acquaintances hanging out comfortably. Lim Seulong was there too, and he’s been close with IU for a long time. It was just a casual meal with people IU knows, two days before her birthday. The fact that people are freaking out over this is insane — the level of delusion is wild. So if a group gets together to celebrate a friend’s birthday, that means they’re dating? Seriously, some people are pathetic.
- People were saying it looked like a double date because the woman next to IU was wearing an off-shoulder top, lol.
- Who even believes IU is dating Lee Jong-suk anymore? It’s clearly just a meal between acquaintances.
- IU is in a public relationship — believing this stuff is what’s truly delusional.
- From the beginning, they were just trying to throw shade. Please get your facts straight.
As of now, neither HYBE nor EDAM Entertainment (IU’s agency) has issued a statement regarding the photo leaks. However, this new perspective may help calm the fervor surrounding the issue, shifting focus from sensationalism to the importance of privacy and responsible fandom behavior.
