IU clarifies controversy over Shanghai travel photos: "Wore a scarf because I sneaked out"

IU recently clarified the casual fashion photos taken during a trip to Shanghai. On the 16th, IU attended a Melon Musicwave chat event and referred to the Shanghai street photos that had become a hot topic online. In the photos, IU was dressed in an oversized T-shirt, knee-length jeans, a hat, mask, and scarf, covering the entire body. This look differed from the usual style shown on stage, leading some netizens to criticize the fashion sense. IU explained, ″I didn’t dress unusually on purpose that day. I was told not to leave the hotel except for the schedule, so I sneaked out wearing a scarf.″ He added, ″I don’t usually dress like that. I normally dress plainly,″ and ″After being photographed, I realized I looked suspicious.″ IU recently released the digital single ″From This Star″ and plans to attend events related to the re-release of a movie celebrating his 18th debut anniversary on the 20th.