Hyori shares stories on her husband’s YouTube channel and expresses gratitude toward IU; related note on Minnie Hee-jin’s post-ADOR move and possible NewJeans recruitment

Singer Lee Hyori has directly shut down rumors of a rift with her junior IU. On the 25th, she appeared on her husband’s YouTube channel ‘뜬뜬’ in the episode ‘핑계고’ and shared several stories. She recounted that she went so far as buying a Jeju mango orchard run by a friend to gifts those who had supported her that year. She said, “For some reason, the people I want to look after start with those around me who deserve more attention,” and added, “people as famous as Yoo Jae-suk tend to be left off the gift list.” She continued, “Not many people take care of me with the mindset that others will look after me, but there are those who still look after me,” naming Yoo Jae-suk, Hong Hyun-hee, and IU. She expressed gratitude for even small acts of kindness. Netizens started paying attention to the video after Hyori mentioned IU and expressed gratitude. Hyori and IU had become close after appearing on JTBC’s 2017 show Hyori’s Bed and Breakfast, but rumors of a feud circulated due to unfollowing on social media.

Additionally, reports linked to the related topic noted that Minnie Hee-jin, who left ADOR, is reportedly establishing an entertainment agency and may recruit NewJeans.