IU directly addresses fans' concerns: "Due to contact allergies… many restrictions on hair and makeup" [Star Issue]

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Singer IU left a long message to her fans, directly responding to various opinions surrounding her recently.

On September 30, IU shared a lengthy post through her fan community, Veriz, stating it might be "a somewhat heavy topic." She conveyed her thoughts candidly, acknowledging that she was aware of the various opinions among fans regarding her recent single activities, promotions, and hair, makeup, and styling.

First, addressing disappointment over her recent single release and promotions, IU explained, "This recent single was a rushed, unplanned, sudden release." She revealed, "If it hadn't been for my health issues, the album would have come out in early September, and there would have been a concert a few weeks later. Because of me alone, September felt empty, so I decided to suddenly drop two singles to at least somewhat soothe the fans' disappointment."

She stated, "If you, my Veriz, felt disappointed or that something was lacking in the promotion of these singles, it is all my responsibility," adding that she fully understands the fans' disappointment.

She further added, "I am so sorry for making our Veriz feel frustrated without knowing this background." She continued, "I thought about speaking up quickly, but I hesitated whether it was appropriate to bring this up while everyone was enjoying a pleasant holiday. So, though a bit late, I decided to share what is on my mind."

IU also touched upon her relationship with her agency. She described it as "a company that always respects my opinions and supports me; even if they are stubborn in some ways, they want to do better for the fans," expressing her hope that fans would not feel disappointed with the company.

She also directly addressed fans' concerns regarding recent styling. IU said, "I know many Veriz have been sending worries and concerns about my hair and makeup lately." She explained that this album involved numerous tasks, including music videos, so she worked with skilled professionals who were collaborating with her for the first time.

She added, "The results turned out much better than I expected, and I am satisfied," revealing that she believes they can show various looks with different combinations for each new schedule.

However, regarding fans' worries about whether she continues to work with specific stylists or designers, she drew a line by stating, "In the end, that is not true at all." She emphasized, "The hair and makeup managers who are currently looking after my hair and makeup as the main team are truly skilled professionals and grateful people who have great affection for me as an entertainer and style me accordingly."

IU also shared her struggles regarding her skin characteristics and styling. She confessed, "Due to various contact allergies, I have strict restrictions on hair setting products, fixers, and color cosmetics, to the point where I considered taking a break from my entertainment career to receive treatment."

She explained that the staff currently working with her consider these circumstances, accompanying her to hospital visits and creating and using cosmetics with ingredients that are less burdensome on the skin, caring for her meticulously.

IU stated, "From certain angles, it may look repetitive because my hair is down, the volume is not perfectly styled, and I have no choice but to use the same makeup style and color tones." She added, "It is inevitably disappointing and boring that I can only use designated products, making it difficult to try bold color cosmetics."

While saying, "I fully understand your thoughts," she urged that there be no misunderstandings toward the staff, describing them as "people who truly study and make efforts for me and my skin."

Finally, IU expressed gratitude for fans' opinions. She said, "For the new hair and makeup designers who received positive reactions from you, I think the results were more fresh and satisfying to many of your hearts because the completion level of one-off collaborations was high, allowing me not to be too picky with my eyes and work using their tools."

She continued, "As many Veriz have suggested, I plan to be bolder in working with new people and on new projects in the future," adding, "There are truly many skilled people in the world, and creating fresh works with them is a fun experience for me as well."

Lastly, she explained, "As I wrote, it seems like I was only defending those around me, but everything is true." She stated, "I wrote this post thinking that if I let you know a little about the internal circumstances before your sorrow deepens further, you might feel less frustrated."

She added, "Thank you sincerely for your affectionate opinions. I know all of these are things said to help me do better," conveying her gratitude to the fans.

Meanwhile, IU released her new digital single "From This Star" at 6 p.m. on the 10th. This single is a new track released one year after "Bye, Summer," which was released in September last year, and serves as a pre-release track for her upcoming sixth full album. The double title tracks "From This Star" and "Dear my crazy soulmate" are included, with IU personally writing the lyrics for both songs.

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