Amid backlash, IU has announced she will be changing the title of her pre-release single "Love Wins." Keep on reading to discover the new name of the song.
IU Garners Backlash for Pre-Release Single Title 'Love Wins'
On January 16, 2024, IU released the poster teaser for her upcoming pre-release single, "Love Wins." While the teaser poster sparked excitement for the release, many expressed their concern over the title.
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Controversy arose due to the use of the phrase "love wins." In popular media, "love wins" is used as a slogan in pride parades for sexual minorities. Many believed the use of the phrase as the song title, which is assumed to be a love song between a man and woman, was inappropriate and diminished the meaning the LGBTQ+ community has attributed to the phrase.
While some defended IU, saying the song title did not interfere with the original meaning of "love wins," the soloist still garnered some backlash.
IU Changes Title of Pre-Release Single 'Love Wins'
Following the controversy, IU's agency, EDAM Entertainment, released a new teaser poster on January 19, 2024, featuring the new title for the pre-release single, "Love Wins All."
The label revealed they chose to change the song title to respect and support everyone who loves who they love in various ways. They were accepting of the opinions of those who expressed their concern and stated that precious messages might be overshadowed due to the title.
Read EDAM Entertainment's full statement here:
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— 아이유(IU) (@_IUofficial) January 19, 2024
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Notice about changing the title of IU's pre-release song#아이유 #IU#Love_wins_all pic.twitter.com/KRHpUPARjg
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