The K-Pop world is buzzing once again with old-school industry lore as veteran idols pull back the curtain on past controversies. In a recent explosive YouTube video released on October 7th, former Jewelry member Seo In Young sat down with ballad queen Baek Ji Young to clear the air on years of swirling gossip. Among the headline-grabbing topics discussed, Seo In Young fiercely confronted one of the most absurd and long-standing rumors of her career: the persistent claim that she physically assaulted national sweetheart IU.

Unpacking the Past: Baek Ji Young’s Apology and Old Misunderstandings

The candid conversation took place when Seo In Young visited Baek Ji Young’s home for a candid catch-up. The two music industry heavyweights addressed their historical friction, with Seo In Young opening up by noting, “In my memory, there was a misunderstanding between you and me, who you know as a junior”.

Baek Ji Young candidly confessed that her past dislike for Seo In Young stemmed from secondhand gossip, hitting her own head in regret as she admitted, “A friend misunderstood Seo In Young and disliked her greatly. So I disliked her too”. Baek Ji Young also took the opportunity to officially apologize for an infamous dressing room incident from their active years. Recalling how she once snapped at Seo In Young for being too noisy while visiting singer LYn, Baek Ji Young admitted her approach was wrong, noting that while Seo In Young’s strong exterior often fooled people, she is actually “very delicate, kind, and easygoing” underneath.

Setting the Record Straight on the Infamous ‘Bathroom Assault’ Rumor

As the conversation shifted toward the intense public scrutiny and toxic industry culture they both navigated during their peak years, Seo In Young dropped a major bombshell regarding IU. Addressing the malicious gossip head-on, Seo In Young expressed total exasperation over a wild rumor claiming she dragged IU to a bathroom and beat her up.

“There’s a rumor that I hit IU. Why on earth would I hit her? There’s even a rumor that I took her to the bathroom and hit her. We weren’t even close,” Seo In Young fired back in frustration. Injecting a bit of dark humor into the tense moment, Baek Ji Young playfully joked back, “Since you weren’t close, that’s why you hit her,” prompting immediate laughter in the room.

For longtime fans, this isn’t the first time the rumor has been addressed. The absurd claim originally stemmed from their joint appearance on the SBS variety show Heroes back in 2010. Both stars have previously gone to great lengths to shut down the malicious narrative: IU personally debunked the claims back in 2011 during an appearance on MBC’s Radio Star, stating firmly, “I was never dragged to the bathroom or hit,” while Seo In Young also cleared her name in 2013 on MBC’s The Knee-Drop Guru. With this latest heartfelt and humorous reunion, the veteran idols are hoping to put the baseless rumors to bed once and for all.

source: compiled from various sources