The issue of plagiarism has been lurking in the music industry for as long as there has been an industry, but the growing awareness of copyright and easier online access to songs have led to a growing number of accusations that a new song ...

Le Sserafim, IU and the copyright witch-hunt

IU revealed she suffers from Skeeter syndrome during an interview on actor Yoo In-na's YouTube channel "You in Radio."

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A 'bite' of a surprise as IU reveals she has Skeeter syndrome

The person who falsely accused IU of plagiarism has been ordered to pay the singer 30 million won ($21,000) in compensation, a local court ruled Wednesday.

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IU’s plagiarism accuser ordered to pay 30 million won in compensation

IU was chosen as Korea’s No. 1 artist in Billboard’s “Global No. 1s” series, along with other artists like Dua Lipa and KUN.

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IU crowned as Korea's No. 1 artist by Billboard

Singers IU and Yuri of girl group Girls' Generation prepared food and hand warmers for members of their fans participating in rallies calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol set to take place Saturday.

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IU and Yuri provide free food for fans attending impeachment rally

K-pop agencies are seeking to punish those who post derogatory comments about their artists online, with cases involving IU and Taeyeon being the latest examples.

K-pop agencies seek legal action against online haters

IU and Byeon Woo-seok will lead a new MBC romance series, Kakao Entertainment confirmed on Monday.

IU and Byeon Woo-seok to lead new MBC romance series

Singer and songwriter IU’s agency EDAM Entertainment is currently pursuing legal action against 180 individuals for spreading malicious and false information regarding its artist, the agency said Monday.

IU's agency pursues legal action against 180 people for defamation, espionage rumors 

Back for the first time in a year and a half, girl group Billlie took the time to look back on the things that they lost and learn how to cherish each other.

Girl group Billlie returns with full lineup on fifth EP with lyrics by IU

IU held encore concerts for her “Hereh” world tour, titled “The Winning,” on Saturday and Sunday at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul, becoming the first K-pop solo female singer to fill the second-largest stadium in Korea. 

Drones, Tweety Bird and fireworks: IU celebrates 100th concert with a bang

IU surprised the residents of western Seoul's Sangam-dong by handing out garbage bags with a note asking for residents' understanding ahead of her upcoming concert at the World Cup Stadium over the weekend.

IU hands out garbage bags to Sangam-dong residents ahead of World Cup Stadium concert

YouTuber Zev Rattet, the famed IU fan nicknamed “Grandpa Uaena," finally had his dream of meeting the Korean singer come true.

IU meets 'Grandpa Uaena' YouTuber while on tour

A tourist group including YouTubers and performers enjoyed a five-day tour of South Korea's top tourist attractions. The event, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, aimed to promote Korea's culture and tourism.

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