IU, ‘Use phrases supporting sexual minorities’ Title changed due to controversy [Issue in]

Singer IU suddenly changed the title of her new song a few days before its release.

On the 19th, IU’s agency EDAM Entertainment announced, “IU’s pre-released song ‘Love wins”, scheduled to be released at 6pm on the 24th as of today. It was announced that the title will be changed to ‘Love wins all.’

He added, “We accept the concerns that the title of this song will obscure the important message, and we want to further respect and support everyone who lives and loves in various ways.”

Previously, on the 15th, IU released a 17-second moving poster through its official channel, announcing that the title of the new song is ‘Love wins’. In particular, in the moving poster, IU was sitting across from V of the group BTS, which caught her attention.

However, after the new song trailer was released, some netizens who saw the title of her new song said that ‘Love wins’ is a phrase that sexual minorities use as a parade and hashtag, and that IU used the phrase in a love song with the opposite sex. He pointed out that if used, its meaning may fade.

Then, on the 18th, IU released a handwritten introduction to her new song, saying, “Some people say that this is an era of great hatred. “It certainly doesn’t seem like a time when love is rampant,” he said. “Love has a good chance of winning.” “It contains the story of those who try to love until the end in a world that hinders love,” she explained.

He then explained, “There are two songs in particular that I dedicate to my fans, and one of them is this song, “Love Winds.” ”

As the controversy did not subside despite this explanation, the agency eventually changed the song title and said, “If there is a word that is most contrary to the message contained in the song to be released, it would be ‘hate.’”;This was also mentioned in detail in the track intro released on the 18th. I sincerely hope that all love will win in a world without hate, and that the meaning of this song will be conveyed without hurting anyone. “Starting today, we will continue teasing and promotions with the changed title,” the announcement said.

Meanwhile, IU’s new song ‘Love wins all’ will be released on various music sites at 6pm on the 24th. Also, IU will hold ‘2024 IU H.E.R. starting in Seoul on March 2nd. World Tour Concert’ will be held.

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