With the scandal that actor Kim Soo Hyun is embroiled in, some are having eyes upon those near him, such as celebrities.

Notably, Im Siwan and Jung Hae In have come under fire for their apparent closeness to the idol, while G-Dragon's social media activity has been closely monitored.

Amid this backdrop, IU has found herself at the center of discussions regarding her long-standing friendship with Kim Soo Hyun, which began approximately 14 years ago.

While some netizens have defended IU, others have raised questions about her ties to the late Sulli, who faced harsh criticism during her career, particularly in relation to the film Real, which also starred Kim Soo Hyun.

In light of these events, Sulli's brother took to social media to express his thoughts.

As per Koreaboo citing Newsis, during a live stream prior to Kim Soo Hyun's recent press conference, he was asked about which celebrities provided the most support to Sulli during her life.

He replied saying IU would have been a great moral support and artistic inspiration.

"I think IU was probably a source of emotional support and artistic inspiration for her," Sulli's brother stated, seemingly addressing the criticisms directed at IU as netizens recall the friendship between the two female stars.

IU, whose friendship with Sulli is well-known and is said to have written the song Peach in Sulli's honor.

Even during challenging times, IU demonstrated her unwavering support for Sulli.

According to reports, when public opinion turned against Sulli, IU visited her home, cooked for her, and even fried eggs to lift her spirit