IU suddenly became the focus of attention after directly apologizing to fans amidst the wave of controversy surrounding the TV series "Perfect crown".
The emotional sharing of the female singer-actress at a recent fan meeting event quickly attracted great attention from the Korean public.
On May 16, 2026, IU held a show of the final episode of the movie "Perfect crown" at a cinema in Seoul with the UAENA fan community on her birthday.
Not just a simple friendly exchange, the event also became a place for the female artist to confide about the pressure, responsibility and mixed reactions she had to face in the past time.
In an atmosphere close to fans, IU admitted that she thought a lot when preparing for both music and film projects at the same time. The actress said she felt she needed to do better and be more responsible to those who always love and support her.
I think I need to do better. If I have disappointed everyone or revealed any shortcomings, then it is really my fault. I will continue to try with a greater sense of responsibility," IU shared.
Not stopping there, the female artist born in 1993 continued to apologize to fans. She affirmed that she will not ignore criticism from the public, because "everything people say has its own reasons".
I believe that if there are any shortcomings of mine, please give feedback, scold and teach me. I will listen to become a better version," she added.
This is considered one of the few times IU directly mentioned the controversies related to "Perfect crown" - the Disney+ movie she starred in with Byeon Woo Seok.
Despite owning a famous cast and creating a strong media effect right from the moment it was announced, the work still faced many mixed opinions after being broadcast.
Besides the compliments for the image and appeal of the cast, many viewers believe that the film's script is unstable and the storytelling is still forced.
In particular, IU's acting became a topic of debate when it was put on the scale with her role that received many compliments in "When Life gives you a tangerine". A part of the audience commented that the actress's performance was not natural and emotional enough in "Perfect crown".
Recently, "Perfect crown" has been controversial due to historical errors. Noise exploded after episode 11 aired on the evening of May 15 when the film had a scene of Seong Hee Joo (played by IU) rescuing Prince Ian (Byeon Woo Seok) before the coronation ceremony.
However, instead of focusing on the climax of emotions, Korean audiences fiercely debated a series of details that were considered historically incorrect, from the ritual of shouting "Cheonse" instead of "Manse", the unstandard crown design to the scene of the Empress Dowager kneeling before the Crown Prince being judged to be contrary to Joseon royal rules.
Not only court rituals, character designs also become the focus of controversy. Audiences realize that the king's crown only has 9 beads instead of 12 beads according to the standards for monarchs in feudal times.
Besides, the scene of the Empress Dowager kneeling to apologize to the Crown Prince is also considered to be completely contrary to the strict order in the Joseon royal family.
IU's statement continues to cause controversy on Korean social networks. A part of the audience believes that she is avoiding the media and the apology will be more convincing if accompanied by specific actions.
However, many fans still expressed sympathy and appreciated the female artist's choice to face negative feedback.
After more than a decade of artistic activity, IU is still one of the most influential artists in the Korean entertainment industry and her every move always receives special attention from the public.
