YouTuber’s Shocking Claim: IU Reported to the CIA Over Support for Impeachment Rally

A YouTuber has ignited a firestorm of controversy by claiming to have reported South Korean singer IU to the CIA. On Wednesday, a video titled “I Reported IU to the CIA” appeared on a YouTube channel, sending ripples through both the entertainment world and social media. The YouTuber behind the video said, “Our beloved IU, known for her incredible talent and social activism, has been openly supporting those attending the impeachment rally in South Korea and even providing food to fuel the momentum.”

The YouTuber continued, “It seems like she’s mobilizing as many people as possible to back the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. To amplify her message, I felt it was my responsibility to report her activities to the CIA.” The individual also encouraged viewers to report other socially conscious Korean celebrities to the U.S. intelligence agency.

In a bold move, the YouTuber shared a screenshot of an email allegedly sent to the CIA, which read, “IU is a hugely influential figure in Korea. We believe the U.S. government would be concerned about the push for presidential impeachment in Korea.”

This controversy emerged after IU’s recent announcement on her official fan cafe, where she revealed she had prepaid for food and hot packs for the rally attendees. She stated, “I’ve arranged for food and hand warmers, hoping to bring some comfort to the hands of my dear fans (known as Uaena) who are braving the cold weather with their light sticks to brighten the rally.”

After the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol was approved, the issue gained further attention on Saturday. A post then surfaced online claiming that several celebrities who supported the impeachment rally had been reported to the CIA. The list of reported celebrities included IU, the popular K-pop group NewJeans, singer Yoon Jong Shin, musicians Lee Seung Hwan and Yuri, actresses Go Min Si, Park Bo Young, and Lee Dong Wook, and songwriter Kim Eana, among others.

The rumors were fueled by claims that the CIA would permanently ban the individuals on the list from entering the U.S. and prevent their children from studying abroad. However, these claims have been debunked. In 2018, South Korea’s JTBC reported that the CIA had never issued such a statement, and the U.S. Embassy in Seoul dismissed the claims as unworthy of a response, labeling them as fake news.