IU became the focus of attention on social networks when choosing her ex-lover Jang Ki Ha's song as the background music for a post updating her personal life after a period of absence. This move quickly created much controversy, causing the female singer to later delete the song from the post.
On August 6th (local time), IU posted a series of new photos on her personal page with status lines such as "Hello, haven't seen you for a long time", "I'm still working hard every day" and "Late birthday party". This is the first time the female singer has shared everyday images after confirming her breakup with actor Lee Jong Suk and announcing a temporary suspension of activities due to health issues.
In the photo series, IU appears in many different styles, from simple everyday images to makeup and neat looks. The post received a lot of attention, as fans sent words of encouragement and hoped she would pay attention to maintaining her health.
However, the background music in a new post is a factor that attracts special public attention. IU chose the song "Nothing special happens" by Jang Ki Ha and The Faces as the background music.
Released in 2009, the song has content about a person continuing a normal life after changes in their love life. IU's choice of this song attracted attention because Jang Ki Ha was the female singer's public lover before she dated Lee Jong Suk.
IU and Jang Ki Ha met in 2013 when the female singer participated in the SBS Power FM radio program "Jang Ki Ha’s Amazing Radio". The two confirmed their dating in 2015, and received much attention due to the 11-year age gap before breaking up in 2017.
After that, IU publicly announced her relationship with Lee Jong Suk at the end of 2022. The couple was once one of the most noticed relationships in the Korean entertainment industry before confirming the end of their relationship in July 2026.
IU's use of a song associated with her ex-lover during the time of the breakup has caused audiences to give many different opinions. Some think that this is just a simple music choice, showing IU's comfort with the past. Meanwhile, another part commented that this choice is easy to associate, especially when Jang Ki Ha currently has a new relationship.
Currently, Jang Ki Ha is dating actress Yoon Ga Yi. The two are said to have developed feelings after participating in "SNL Korea Season 4" in 2023 and later confirmed that they are in a romantic relationship.
After the debate surrounding the song, IU secretly deleted "Nothing special happens" from the post. The female singer did not give a reason for choosing the song or deciding to change the content of the article.
Previously, IU went through a period of many upheavals when she both confirmed her breakup with Lee Jong Suk and temporarily stopped activities to treat atrial tube blockage. The female singer also canceled her performance at Goyang Stadium (Korea) scheduled for September and postponed the release of a new album to focus on recovering her health.
Currently, IU has not announced the time to return to artistic activities. Fans continue to send words of encouragement, expecting the female singer to soon stabilize her health and return to music.
