What did Lee Hyori say about her relationship with IU?

Lee Hyori revealed that she is grateful for IU's thoughtfulness and care over the years, putting to rest the rumors of a feud between the two K-pop stars.

How did the rumors of a feud between Hyori and IU start?

The rumors began after IU's concert, where Hyori was notably absent, leading fans to speculate about a falling out between the two singers.

When did Hyori and IU last interact?

Hyori and IU were last seen interacting in 2017 when IU stayed at Hyori's home in Jeju as part of the show 'Hyori's Homestay', where the two were seen bonding.

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Hyori Expresses Gratitude for IU, Putting Feud Rumors to Rest

26 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Hyori addresses rumors of feud with IU after 8 years
Hyori says she's grateful for IU's thoughtfulness and care
Fans speculated about rift after IU's concert but Hyori's comments suggest otherwise

Hyori Expresses Gratitude for IU, Putting Feud Rumors to Rest

According to the news report, the alleged feud between K-pop stars Lee Hyori and IU has been a topic of discussion among fans for the past 8 years. However, in a recent appearance on the show 'DdeunDdeun', Hyori has now addressed the rumors and shared her side of the story.

Hyori revealed that she is actually grateful for IU, along with a few other people, for looking after her and her husband with thoughtfulness over the years. This comes as a surprise, as fans had previously speculated about a rift between the two singers after IU's concert, where Hyori was notably absent.

The article delves into the timeline of events, explaining that in 2017, IU had stayed at Hyori's home in Jeju as part of the show 'Hyori's Homestay'. The two were seen bonding on the show, with Hyori even calling IU a "gift from god." However, the lack of interaction between them after the show's end led fans to believe that something had gone wrong between the two.