During a recent event to celebrate her birthday, IU personally apologizes to her fans amid criticism for ‘Perfect Crown‘ over acting and historical accuracy.
On May 16th, the K-Pop idol celebrated her special day with fans at the CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall cinema in Seoul, where they enjoyed the broadcast of the final episode of her most recent series, which she stars in alongside Byeon Woo-seok.
IU: A lot of you here must’ve travelled far to attend the event today. Fortunately the weather isn’t too bad, so i’m relieved. Hello, this is IU aka today’s birthday girl (bows) 💜(crowd cheers) Aigoo, let me take a seat ~#IU #아이유 pic.twitter.com/SN4YE2KKHG
— Team 🌟🍬 (@IUteamstarcandy) May 16, 2026
However, the event turned emotional when, after the broadcast, she shared her reflections on current activities, revealing that despite her work in this drama and her preparations for a new album, “Lately I’ve been thinking even more that I need to do better and carry myself with greater responsibility.”
While shedding some tears, IU responded to the criticism that hit the production because the stars became embroiled in acting controversy and criticisms for historical distortions in the story.
“Should do at least a little better for all of you, and if I disappointed you or showed an inadequate side of myself, that’s entirely my fault.”
When fans from the crowd comforted her by shouting that it was not her fault, she said, “No, it is true. I will genuinely take responsibility and continue to improve. I want to become someone my fans can be proud of.”
The idol concluded by asking fans to continue giving advice and sharing her love and being grateful for their support and finally bowed deeply and respectfully to the crowd:
“I should have said this earlier, but I love you all. I want to show you a better side of me, but I’m sorry that I keep falling short. Still, thank you for continuing to give me chances and looking at me with affection. I will truly work even harder and do better.”
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언니 충분히 잘하고 있어요 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ 진짜 가슴 찢어짐…….. 세상의 어떤 미움들이 힘들게 해도 사랑이 다 이길거야. 사랑해 !!!!! 생일축하해💐#아이유 #IU #장원출신_아이유_생일입니다만#HAPPY_JI3UN_D4Y pic.twitter.com/ZX9Y5X9S9T
— 조각돌 (@rudnfzam) May 16, 2026
