IU recently revealed a teaser poster for her upcoming song "Love Wins," featuring BTS's V. While the poster excited many fans, it also faced criticism from the LGBTQIA community due to the choice of the song title.
On January 16, IU's agency, EDAM Entertainment, shared a preview poster on social media, showing BTS's V and IU seated face to face. The controversy emerged as members of the LGBTQIA community expressed concerns about the title "Love Wins." They argued that using a phrase associated with pride parades for a song with heterosexual content might dilute its original meaning.
Critics questioned the decision behind the song title, while some argued that the criticism was too much. They pointed out that there are already several songs titled 'Love Wins,' and the phrase itself signifies the universal triumph of love over hate and prejudice.
Some claimed that the criticism was too much, while others questioned the choice of the song's title. They emphasised that there are already a number of songs with the title "Love Wins," and the term itself symbolises the triumph of love over hatred and discrimination on a global level.
Certain netizens cautioned against making quick judgments, suggesting that the presence of a man and a woman in the poster doesn't necessarily imply heterosexuality in the song.
'Love Wins,' the new song by IU, will be available on all major music platforms starting at 6 PM on January 24. With the release of "Piece of Pieces" in December 2021, IU has been absent from the music scene for around two years and one month. This represents her return to the scene.
