IU Surprises Fans With New Performance Video For Controversial Twenty-three Track!
Recently, IU shocked fans with the music video for her song Twenty-three.
IU adores her fans, aka UAENAs, a lot and entertains them with her songs, dramas and other content. Recently, she surprised them with the performance music video for her song Twenty-three. But why is it such a big deal? Well, this song ignited a big controversy years ago. Hence, UAENAs are super excited about this release. To know why this song caused such a stir, read our entire article.
In 2015, IU released Twenty-three to celebrate turning 23. The song and its music video sparked major outrage on the internet. Some people accused the video of using a “lolita” theme. Others felt the lyrics mocked the public and media, which didn’t sit well with many. The backlash was intense and IU and her supporters dealt with a tough time.
Moreover, not just Twenty-three, but another song from the album Cheshire faced heavy criticism. Some people accused her of plagiarism. Overall, it was a difficult period.
Fast forward to now, IU has stunned everyone by sharing this unreleased performance video for Twenty-three. Fans are excited to see her revive this song that caused a storm of backlash and drama. UAENAs also love that she isn’t bothered by the past criticism and is moving forward like the queen she is. They are all praises of her confidence and growth as an artist. You can take a look at the video below.
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IU ‘스물셋(Twenty-three)’ Performance MV Shorts ver.2
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🔗 https://t.co/S6E3sNBjsI#아이유 #IU #스물셋 #CHAT_SHIRE— 아이유(IU) (@_IUofficial) October 23, 2025
Fans React To Twenty-Three Performance MV
One user wrote, “we got everyone appreciating the controversial album after 10 years. time is really always in iu’s side.” Another user wrote, “imagine the frenzy if IU had released this part back then. no one would survive.” To sum it up, fans are extremely happy and cherishing this moment to its core.
What do you think about her performance music video and the controversy?
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First Published: October 24, 2025 5:29 PM
