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The IU and Eunhyuk Photo Scandal: A Look Back at the Controversy

In November 2012, the K-Pop world was shaken by a scandal involving two of its most prominent stars, IU and Super Junior‘s Eunhyuk. The image quickly became viral, sparking dating rumors, marriage speculations, and even pregnancy conjectures

The photo featured South Korean singer-songwriter IU and Super Junior’s Eunhyuk. Eunhyuk appeared shirtless and IU wearing pajamas gifted by her fans. The image quickly became viral, causing a massive uproar among fans and the public. The photo was accidentally uploaded by IU herself to her Twitter account in November 2012. Although she removed it just a couple of minutes later, several of her followers captured and reposted the image, leading to widespread speculation about their relationship.

The IU and Eunhyuk Photo Scandal A Look Back at the Controversy

The intimate photo of IU and Eunhyuk spread like wildfire across social media platforms, causing a massive uproar in the entertainment world. Fans and netizens alike were shocked by the seemingly private moment between the two big stars, leading to various speculations about their relationship status. Some believed that the couple was already married or planning to tie the knot, while others suspected that IU might be pregnant. Despite IU’s swift deletion of the photo, the damage had already been done. The image continued to circulate online, and the scandal became one of the most talked-about topics in the K-Pop community.

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The incident left both artists facing immense criticism and scrutiny. IU eventually addressed the issue during an appearance on SBS’ program “Incarnation.” She expressed her remorse and confusion over the incident, stating, “I wondered, why did this happen? Why did I do this?” She admitted to uploading the photo by mistake and felt apologetic toward both her fans and Eunhyuk’s supporters. The singer also revealed that she had been torn about responding to the leaked photo. She contemplated whether to publicly apologize and clear up misunderstandings or remain silent. Ultimately, she chose to speak up and express her regret for the incident. In the aftermath of the scandal, IU’s record label LOEN Entertainment released an official statement denying any romantic involvement between the two artists.

Despite the initial backlash, both IU and Eunhyuk bounced back from the scandal with stronger images than ever before. IU, in particular, has since become one of the most successful solo artists in the K-Pop industry, earning the title of “Nation’s Little Sister.” As for their relationship status, neither IU nor Eunhyuk ever confirmed they were dating. The rumors eventually died down, leaving the true nature of their relationship mysterious within the K-Pop community. IU later dated singer Jang Kiha from 2013 to 2017, and the two have remained long-term friends since their break.

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