IU is clearing the air about rumors that she has a "celebrity disease," and her response is not what fans expected!

On March 11, a video titled "The Reason People Keep Talking About IU – Salon Drip 2" was uploaded to the YouTube channel TEO's Salon Drip 2.

During the episode, IU, who recently starred in the Netflix original When Life Gives You Tangerines , opened up about her personality and how she lives her daily life. She shared, "I love staying at home. My mode completely switches on and off depending on whether I have makeup on or not. The fact that my real name is Lee Ji-eun and my stage name is IU also plays a role in that."

IU then addressed the ongoing speculation about her attitude, making a bold statement:

"I understand that people can criticize me. But if someone says, ‘IU has a celebrity disease,’ that’s simply not true. I don’t think I’m superior to others, so that claim doesn’t hold up."

She continued with a surprising confession, saying, "Someone might say somewhere that I’m rude. But that’s just because I am rude—not because of some celebrity disease. I was simply born that way."

Her honesty caught many fans off guard, but IU reassured everyone that she doesn’t let rumors get to her too much.

"That’s just luck, too. There was even a comment saying I’m not Korean. I’m okay with hate comments saying I’m ugly, that I can’t sing, or that I can’t act—I don’t even consider those hate comments. But if someone falsely claims I did something I never did, I believe that should be addressed."

IU’s straightforward response is now going viral, with fans loving her humor and confidence. What do you think about her remarks? Let us know in the comments!

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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