Why the ex-boyfriend's voice? IU sets Jang Ki-ha BGM after breakup with Lee Jong-seok [Comprehensive]

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Singer and actress IU (real name Lee Ji-eun) sparked unexpected controversy by setting a song by her former boyfriend, whom she had publicly dated in the past, as the background music for a recent update photo shared on social media.

On the 6th, IU posted unreleased selfies on her personal SNS along with captions such as "Hello, long time no see," "Living hard," and "A very late birthday celebration."

That day, IU uploaded affectionate photos ranging from a natural face without makeup to glamorous behind-the-scenes shots from the stage, showcasing her special love for fans.

However, the issue lay with the background music (BGM) of the single post captioned "Living hard." IU personally selected and uploaded "Living Without Any Trouble," released in February 2009 by Jang Ki-ha and The Faces.

Given the deep past relationship between IU and Jang Ki-ha, many believe this song selection goes beyond a mere accident. The two began dating in 2013 and were recognized as Yeon Ye-gye (CEO) musician couple after publicly acknowledging their romance to the public in 2015, garnering widespread affection. Later, in 2017, they announced that after about four years together, they would part ways and remain good senior-junior colleagues.

Most notably, the current dating timelines of both individuals have further fueled public scrutiny. IU officially confirmed her romance with actor Lee Jong-seok in 2022, announcing the birth of a couple of the century, but recently shared news of their unfortunate breakup. In contrast, Jang Ki-ha has recently begun a pink-tinted public romance with actress Yoon Ga-i, receiving warm congratulations from the public.

Amidst these diverging circumstances, online communities are buzzing over IU's decision to use a song featuring her ex-boyfriend Jang Ki-ha's voice, matched with captions seemingly reflecting her calm current state of mind.

Many netizens poured out sharp criticism, stating, "Jang Ki-ha is currently in an active public romance with someone else; why does IU need to use this song?" "It's a rash action that shows no consideration for his current girlfriend, Yoon Ga-i," "The timing is bizarre given she broke up with Lee Jong-seok and chose Jang Ki-ha's song," and "Even if one claims to be cool, selecting the BGM was reckless."

However, some voices are defending her, arguing that she simply chose a song that fit the context of the caption "Living hard."

Regardless of how much time passes, the label of a publicly acknowledged romance remains firmly etched in public memory and is not easily erased by the individuals involved. As IU's cool update has unintentionally turned into an issue of "summoning her ex-boyfriend," growing voices express regret that, as a celebrity with immense influence, she should have been more cautious when uploading to SNS for public viewing.

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