Seo In Young denies rumors of assaulting IU during 2010 TV show

Singer Seo In-young has publicly addressed and denied persistent, long-running rumors alleging that she assaulted fellow artist IU during their time together on the television program Heroes in 2010.

Seo In-young addresses assault allegations

During a conversation with senior singer Baek Ji-young, Seo In-young directly confronted claims that she had taken IU to a bathroom to assault her. Seo expressed clear frustration regarding the persistence of the story, stating, There’s a rumor that I hit IU. Why on earth would I hit her? There’s even a rumor that I took her to the bathroom and hit her. We weren’t even close, as noted by Koreaboo. Specifically, Seo mentioned, They said I took her to the bathroom and beat her, detailing the specific content of the rumor that had spread. She expressed strong frustration over the rumors surrounding her at the time, adding, Seriously, while dumbfounded.

Baek Ji-young responded to the denial with humor, joking, Since you weren’t close, that’s why you hit her, a remark that drew laughter during the filming. Baek Ji-young added, I can see why the rumors start. It’s actually funny hearing it now, showing that she could guess how the image and rumors around Seo In-young at the time were created. Both singers discussed how they were perceived as having “strong personalities” during their earlier careers, which they believe contributed to the formation of various negative rumors.

Historical context of the rumors

The allegations regarding a physical confrontation between Seo In-young and IU have circulated for over a decade. The rumors originated following their joint appearance on the 2010 SBS variety show Heroes. Both artists have previously attempted to put the claims to rest. In 2011, IU addressed the issue on the MBC program Radio Star, stating, I was never dragged to the bathroom or hit, according to Koreaboo. Seo In-young also addressed the matter during a 2013 appearance on The Knee-Drop Guru, where she similarly denied ever calling IU to a bathroom or engaging in any physical assault.

Reconciliation with Baek Ji-young

The YouTube video, titled “The Real Reason Baek Ji Young Disliked Seo In Young Revealed for the First Time (+Strong Women of the Music Industry, Witness Statements)” and released on October 7th, also featured a discussion regarding a past conflict between Seo and Baek. Baek apologized for a previous incident in a shared dressing room where she scolded Seo for being too loud. Me telling her, ‘You’re too noisy, Seo In-young, be quiet’ was wrong, Baek acknowledged, as reported by Koreaboo. She further explained that her behavior at the time was influenced by a friend who disliked Seo, leading Baek to adopt a similar stance without having had a proper conversation with her. Seo also noted that a senior from another group had called her princess behind her back during that period.

Seo In-young also expressed regret regarding her past interactions with singer LYn, who was present in the dressing room during the incident with Baek. According to news.sbs.co.kr, Seo mentioned that she felt embarrassed to reach out to LYn, who had performed a congratulatory song at her first wedding.