Singer and actor IU clarified the 'couple look suspicion' regarding actor Lee Jong-suk, with whom he is publicly dating. Recently, IU and Lee Jong-suk wearing similar designs from the luxury brand Balenciaga became a hot topic online. Lee Jong-suk appeared on Ryu Hye-young's YouTube channel wearing a zip-up hoodie priced around 3 million won, while IU was seen wearing the same style outfit in a photo released on Lee Yeon's SNS.

Fans pointed out the similarity in their fashion and claimed it was a 'couple look.' They responded positively to the couple's relationship with comments like "They are still going strong," and "Showing it off like this, what a romantic." However, some fans expressed discomfort, arguing that when actors who are publicly dating appear in dramas or similar works, highlighting couple items could interfere with immersion.

One fan expressed disappointment by raising the couple look suspicion on IU's communication app. This fan attached photos of Lee Jong-suk and IU to show dissatisfaction. In response, IU directly clarified with a comment saying, "They're different clothes..?" Since IU had previously avoided mentioning Lee Jong-suk, leaving a reply about the couple look was seen as a noteworthy action.

Netizens showed various reactions to IU's direct clarification. Opinions included, "If they mentioned it directly, they must have felt wronged," and "It just seems like a coincidence." Some also raised concerns about excessive interest in celebrities' private lives, saying, "It must be tiring to deal with breakup rumors and couple item rumors all the time."

IU and Lee Jong-suk officially confirmed their relationship in December 2022. Lee Jong-suk revealed his affection for a specific person during his acceptance speech at the 2022 MBC Drama Awards, which brought their relationship to light. Since then, the two have been quietly dating while minimizing exposure of their private lives.

IU is set to return to the small screen with the MBC drama '21st Century Grand Lady,' scheduled to air in April. Lee Jong-suk is preparing for the release of the Disney+ original series 'Re-Marrying the CEO.' Both are focusing on their respective activities while maintaining their relationship.

The couple look suspicion between IU and Lee Jong-suk sparked significant interest among fans, but the controversy has been settled for now thanks to IU's clarification. IU values communication with fans and clearly stated his position. Interest in his relationship with Lee Jong-suk is expected to continue.