What did Seo In-young say about the IU rumor?

Former Jewelry member Seo In-young has again denied a rumor that she dragged IU into a restroom and assaulted her. In a video released on October 7 on the YouTube channel "A New Leaf, Seo In-young," she said she was puzzled that such a story had spread, pointing out that the two were not close at all.

Why did the rumor come up in the video?

The video featured Baek Ji-young as a guest. Baek brought up a past backstage conflict with Seo In-young and said that both of them had once come across as tough characters, though neither had really lashed out at juniors. While talking about the rumor, Seo said, "Why would I hit her?" Baek joked that they must not have been close, which is why Seo would have hit IU, and Seo responded with clear disbelief.

Who is Baek Ji-young?

Baek Ji-young is a veteran South Korean ballad singer who has been active for decades. Her appearance in the video drew attention because she and Seo In-young shared a history of backstage tension that fans have long discussed.

Age confusion between Seo In-young and Narsha

In the same conversation, Seo recalled a moment when she was so busy with work that she believed Narsha was younger than her. She only learned their real ages later, which she described as a small mix-up.

For international fans

IU and Seo In-young both have long careers in Korean entertainment. Seo's comments are her own account and have not been independently verified. Readers who want to follow the full video can find it on the "A New Leaf, Seo In-young" YouTube channel.