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Netizens claim that IU is definitely copying the way Sulli smiles with photo evidence.

There are many allegations and speculations of idols copying the ways of others such as fashion, singing style and even the way someone acts. But did netizens prove another allegation of a female idol copying the way Sulli smiles?

Originally posted on Pann, netizens claim that IU is copying the way Sulli smiles backed up by photo evidence.

Titled “Irrefutable Evidence of IU Copying Sulli,” here is the direct translation of the post and comments below.

“All of the IU fans are claiming that she had the same smile since the beginning but it is after she got close to Sulli. It is after they hosted ‘Inkigayo’ together.

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2011, March 20th.

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After 2011, November 20th.
The last photo is gathered by IU fans to ‘prove’ that she has been the same but it is only after November 20th, 2011.

They are close friends so IU could have naturally followed the way she smiled but I’m writing this because so many stubborn IU fans are cussing and providing weird evidence. It isn’t bad if she is copying.

Just admit it and laugh over the fact that they smile alike.”

NETIZEN REACTIONS

Koreaboo has collected reactions from Netizens who commented on the original article from our Korean source. The below comments are the most popular comments at the time of this article being published.

[ +206 / -49] It seems really fake.. IU is forcefully making this face when she laughs… Sulli seems more natural when she does it

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[ +179 / -43] I thought the same that she was copying Sulli when I saw this

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[ +137 / -37] This one of her only squinting one eye???? It looks like she is copying Sulli. yes yes.

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After reading solo singer IU‘s revised lyrics for her song “Red Queen,” netizens continued to criticize the singer.

Because the song was originally a duet between herself and singer Zion.T, the LOEN Entertainment singer changed the lyrics in order to fit a solo song for her concert performance.

However, IU changed the lyrics in a way that directly responded to her anti-fans, causing the very same people to respond with backlash.

The singer originally came under fire for accusations of sexualizing a young boy through the lyrics of her song “Zeze.” Despite responding to claims and explaining...
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On Korea’s most popular K-Pop communities Instiz and Pann, IU is currently under fire for her questionable comment regarding her controversial song “Zezé.”

On both Instiz and Pann posts, netizens posted a screenshot of fans recounting her comment about “Zezé.”

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“I’m at the IU concert right now (I already made plans with my friend to come and we couldn’t cancel) and she sang ‘Zezé.’ Before she sang it she said, ‘I’m going to sing a song that I still love regardless,’ and the music came on…I’m getting shivers..”

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“ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ IU said, ‘I’m going...
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IU‘s agency has released a statement revealing that they have taken action towards malicious commenters as well as those who are spreading composite photos of the singer.

LOEN Tree officials said on November 19th, “On the 17th, we have filed a complaint against the publishers of the malicious comments and the distributors of the false composite photos (of IU) to the Seoul Gangnam Police Station.”

In 2013, the culprit who spread a malicious rumor about IU was caught but upon an agreement, was given 200 hours of community service and the complaint was dropped. However, LOEN Tree warns that...
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It’s the Battle of the Burberry Coats!

Two coats, five people. Who wore it best?

Let’s start with the Burberry Brit down-filled coat ($1,395 USD), which comes with a detachable hood with removable fox-fur trim.

IU wore the coat in black last week in Tokyo. The singer posed for a Marie Claire photoshoot and accessorized (naturally) with a Burberry scarf and bag. Black ankle peeptoe boots finished her casual look.

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Yoon Eun Hye wore the same coat in ocher last December at Incheon International Airport. Although the weather must have been quite cold, the actress wore the puffer coat...
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IU is once again proving to be a global power and name as her recent controversy with "Zeze" has even grabbed the attention of British news outlet, 'The Guardian.'

While the article glossed over making any commentary on the actual controversial nature of the issue, it does reveal that the book her song was based on, 'My Sweet Orange Tree,' has seen a great revival as people scramble around to get their hands on a copy and read it for themselves.

In response to this international feedback regarding a rather negative story, netizens relayed their displeasure, leaving comments like, "This is embarrassing,"...
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After raising further interest as well as backlash from speaking up about IU's current controversy over her track "Zeze," the publication company behind 'My Sweet Orange Tree,' Dongnyok, issued an apology.

On November 10, the company took to its Twitter once again to relate, "We apologize for having been unable to respect different interpretations. We are posting this in relation to defamiliarizing ourselves to another interpretation because we published the book only under the intention of the original writer and empathized with that intention.

"We only hope that the writing we posted beforehand...
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Ballad singer JOO has released a new single, “Cry and Blow,” for the first time in almost five years. Talking about her long hiatus in an interview, she begins to cry.

JOO debuted in 2008 under JYP Entertainment with the song “Because of a Man.” Her strong points were her clear tone and vibration, but she received a lot of negative comments online following her debut and could not perform well due to stage fright.

The singer put out only two albums during her seven-year contract with JYP. The contract ended last January and she joined Woollim Entertainment in April. “Cry and Blow,”...
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Heo Ji Woong has spoken seemingly in defense of IU regarding her interpretation of 'My Sweet Orange 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."

What are your thoughts? The debate is heating up...

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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 by 'Hwanhee-eh,' previously shared the statement released by 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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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 music site MelOn, a company known to be own by 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..(?).”

Find out what Netizens had to...
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IU performs 'Zeze,' 'Knees', and more 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 fans as if they were friends and performs the tracks from her latest album live.

Check out IU above!

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Solo singer IU is without a doubt one of the most popular singers in Korea, and fans 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 popular 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 list on Instiz compiled a list of certain trends and styles that became popular as a result of association with IU,...
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Singer IU revealed that she was inspired for one song by a picture drawn by 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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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 forward to it a lot." Oh, Yoo Hee Yeol.

Watch the performances below!

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With so many musical acts in South Korea, there's new music every day. It's rare that some of the top 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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