IU's Latest Move on Social Media Has UAENA Buzzing — Find Out Why
Korean pop sensation IU, known for her melodious voice and captivating presence, has once again captured the attention of the internet with a significant alteration to her Instagram account.
A Long-Awaited Change
For six years, fans have been accustomed to seeing IU's Instagram adorned with a unique profile picture-a charming depiction of the beloved cartoon character Tweety.
This departure from the norm, eschewing the typical celebrity headshot, had garnered IU much admiration and affection from her followers.
A Shocking Discovery
However, on February 6th, avid followers were taken aback when they noticed a subtle yet significant change to IU's profile picture.
The evolution of IU's instagram profile photo.😁
— 아이유isLOVE! 💜 (@LizAlberio) February 6, 2024
2024
2018-2024
2015-2018 pic.twitter.com/DwDvSI0wxz
OMG IU CHANGED HER IG PFP AND IT IS A CUSTOMIZED ONE??? pic.twitter.com/FMEuvIqtfe
— .…m (@ofcourseitsiu) February 6, 2024
bringing thee tweety edit of iu back on the tl since we are having a iutweetypocalypse rn pic.twitter.com/qu7mKLpU8n
— 💌 (@mmmhiu) February 6, 2024
While still featuring Tweety, the character had undergone an adorable transformation, sporting a hat, jacket complete with arm warmers, and cute socks.
This alteration, though small in nature, sparked a frenzy among netizens, who had grown accustomed to the familiar sight over the years.
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Netizens' Reactions
The revelation prompted a flurry of reactions across various online platforms, with discussions unfolding on forums like theqoo.
"It's changed in 7 years. It's so haha."
"Oh, it's really cuteㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ"
"Did you draw it using Ong's formula? It looks like the outfit from this album."
"It's been a really long time since I changed hahaha."
"There is a point and it feels like something is happening..?"
"There's a lot of character collaboration these days. It's cute haha."
"It was a real Tweety collaboration haha."
The Significance Unveiled
The timing of this modification coincides with the anticipation surrounding IU's upcoming album. With the recent unveiling of a "special version" for her highly awaited musical release, the subtle additions to Tweety Pie suddenly made perfect sense.
IU 6th Mini Album [The Winning] Special ver.
— 아이유(IU) (@_IUofficial) February 6, 2024
예약 판매 안내
💿 Tweety X IU
📍 예약 판매일 : 2024.02.07 (수) 3PM ~
📍 예약 판매처 : 각 온라인 음반 판매 사이트
* 상세 구성은 예약 판매일에 공지 예정입니다.
* 해당 버전은 초회 한정으로 판매됩니다.#아이유 #IU #TheWinning… pic.twitter.com/Om5OvqSojQ
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Written by Cassidy Jones.