Previously, on May 15, photos of BTS member V (Kim Tae Hyung) and singer and actress IU (Lee Ji Eun) having a meal together at a luxury restaurant in Seoul quickly spread on online communities and social media platforms.
Initially, IU and V were said to be having their own meals. This has sparked controversy online.
Although IU publicly announced that her boyfriend is actor Lee Jong Suk. However, her good chemistry with V in the MV Love Wins All still received a very enthusiastic reaction. Many fans even praised the two beautiful artists and completely supported them if they became a real couple in real life.
Therefore, the news that IU and V (BTS) went out to eat separately immediately caused a stir on social networks. Some people questioned whether the close relationship between the two had developed to the point of being able to go out to eat separately on IU's birthday? While IU and her boyfriend Lee Jong Suk seemed quite quiet.
However, according to Allkpop, some of the latest posts have revealed the truth about this rally. According to the panoramic photo taken in the restaurant, IU and V did not go out alone but also had the participation of Seul Ong of 2AM group and another female acquaintance.
On the online community, many viewers believe that Kpop fans are too sensitive and pushing things too far.
"I thought there were other people from the beginning, Vi V kept squeezing in next to me."
" Can even eating with acquaintances on birthdays cause controversy?"
"I really don't understand why this has become such a big problem. Maybe it was a joint gathering to celebrate V's nearly completing his military service and IU's birthday. What are you doing, trying to stir up everything when a female celebrity has publicly dated someone else? ".
"She is publicly dating someone else. These illusionary couples and fabricated stories need to be taken to the hospital, some noteworthy comments.
V and IU have maintained a close collective relationship since V appeared as the male lead in IU's MV "Love Wins All" released in January 2024. The MV was filmed right before the male singer enlisted in the army at the end of 2023.
Last September, despite performing his military service, V still took time off to support the concert to end IU's first world tour in his career called "HEREH World Tour 2024".
V is expected to be discharged from the military on June 10, along with BTS' RM. While the other two BTS members, Jimin and Jungkook, will be discharged from the military on June 11.
The plan to return with a full 7-member lineup of BTS is attracting fans. News about HYBE's direction for BTS has attracted attention over the past few months.
