“‘Current girlfriend’ Yoon Ga-i is there”… IU’s mention of a song by her ex-boyfriend Jang Ki-ha sparks heated debate
A recent post by singer and actress IU is attracting more attention for its background music than for its photos. Online audiences were stirred after it became known that she had selected a song by the band of her former boyfriend, Jang Ki-ha.
On the 6th, IU uploaded several photos to her account along with short messages such as “Hi, it’s been a while,” “Living diligently,” and “A very belated birthday meal.” The post captured her unvarnished daily life, from resting in bed to behind-the-scenes moments from filming, dining scenes, and selfies taken inside a car.
But one particular detail drew attention. The music accompanying the post captioned “Living diligently” was Jang Ki-ha and the Faces’ “Living Without Anything Special.” The two first became acquainted in 2013 and developed a romantic relationship, officially confirming their relationship in 2015 before continuing their public romance; they broke up in 2017. Given that a considerable amount of time has passed since their breakup, it could be viewed as nothing more than a simple song choice. However, reactions were divided because Jang Ki-ha is currently in a public relationship with Yoon Ga-i, while it was also recently revealed that IU had broken up with actor Lee Jong-suk.
Some online users expressed unfavorable views, saying, “She must know that Jang Ki-ha is currently dating someone,” “That’s unusual. It doesn’t seem very conventional,” “Why choose a Jang Ki-ha song of all things?” “The other person is in a public relationship, so why do that?” and “His current girlfriend must be upset.” There were also many voices cautioning against overinterpretation. They suggested that a long time had passed since the breakup and that she may simply have chosen the song because she likes the music of Jang Ki-ha and the Faces itself. Reactions such as “A song is just a song,” “Are you not allowed to listen to a former lover’s song for the rest of your life?” and “People are reading far too much into it” illustrate this perspective.
Only IU herself knows the intention behind the song choice. Nevertheless, as news of IU’s breakup and Jang Ki-ha and Yoon Ga-i’s relationship confirmation emerged one after another, the unexpected summoning of a former lover is heating up online discussions. Jang Ki-ha recently confirmed his relationship with Yoon Ga-i, who is 18 years younger than him, while IU’s breakup with Lee Jong-suk was reported last month. She is currently focusing on recovering her health after symptoms of patulous Eustachian tube worsened, forcing her to postpone previously scheduled performances and the release of her sixth full-length album.
Reporter Kim Na-rae / Photos= IU, TV Report DB
This article was translated and republished by KOTourLive from TV리포트. Copyright of the original belongs to the publisher. View original
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