Amidst the recent controversy surrounding Kim Soo Hyun, a fresh online forum is blowing up about his longtime friendship with singer and actress IU

As per Koreaboo, a post on the Korean online forum Pann revisited IU and Kim's bond, dating back to their first collaboration in the 2011 drama Dream High.

The discussion reignited after a 2024 article resurfaced, highlighting Kim Soo Hyun's attendance at IU's concert and a backstage photo of the two together.

"Kim Soo Hyun and IU share a sweet photo together... 14 years of friendship still going strong," read the article's headline.

That said, with the recent allegations against Kim Soo Hyun, people are divided about whether IU should still be with him.

IU face some doubts in online comments which suggests she may not know the issues with Kim.

Others speculated on the nature of their friendship and defended IU against criticism.

"Even if [she] had heard rumors about Kim Soo Hyun, honestly, wouldn't they have been hard to believe?" one user wrote.

"Celebrities already suffer so much from baseless gossip—if you're a fellow celeb, wouldn't you be even more likely to dismiss it as just another rumor?"

Another user commented, "It's not like IU has poor judgment when it comes to people—did he just do a really good job pretending to be normal in front of her?"

Others noted IU's past close friendships, including her relationship with the late singer and actress Sulli.

"IU seemed to be pretty close with Sulli also... so if that's the case, she couldn't have not known about Kim Soo Hyun, right?

Then why did she keep staying close to him even after Sulli's passing?" one user questioned.

As speculation continues to grow, neither IU nor Kim Soo Hyun has publicly addressed the renewed debate surrounding their friendship.

Fans remain divided on whether IU's long-standing association with Kim reflects anything beyond professional camaraderie and personal loyalty.