hi can i ask on what does IU feel on being linked Kim Soo-hyun case because they're known to be liked friends and have multiple projects together. so i just wondering what her initial reaction would be about it or does it affects her popularity in the long run despite her recent successful drama. thanks so much and have a great day ❤️
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People's perception of IU has definitely been changing a lot as of late. She's not seen quite as the same innocent, sweet person as she once was. Her friendships, relationships and business decisions are now all starting to be looked at through other lenses, both present, past and future ones. Many people now also realize, or suppose, that IU might actually be way more cunning and devious than how they once thought her to be. Her past scandals and rumours have also gained new importance, and it's likely that now they won't be as easy to ignore anymore, even if she still manages to maintain a somewhat good public standing. So, it's almost as if she is still shining on stage, as she ever was, yet there's this grey cloud over her head that everybody sees but only some speak of, you know? There's a visible stain on her reputation. Things are not the same. - And this even if people understand that she's not responsible for what her friends and acquaintances are up to. Just the fact that she is friends with them, and that she, herself has been caught up in some other somewhat serious scandals, is enough for the public to think of it any time they they of her.
Now, as for how she feels: The first thing I am getting here is disbelief. She was annoyed and couldn't quite believe, I think. Even before her name got brought up, she was already upset. And, yeah, it's likely because she had a feeling that she would soon find herself being pulled into it.
After that, though, I just see her being focused on treading carefully and avoiding causing any waves, but also trying to find other nice things that she could have the public focus on instead - just so it wouldn't get worse for her, in any way.
Also, I see her thinking "this is none of my business". Like, even if her and Kim Soo-hyun are/were friends, she wants no involvement in any of this. She's looking out for herself - that is all. If the tables were turned, I think, it would be the same anyway, and she knows it.
(Disclaimer: All is alleged and for entertainment purposes only. Based on current energies.)