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On January 5 KST, IU has updated her Instastory with a screenshot of the SBS' 'Unanswered Questions' uncovering "sajaegi"(means bulk buying in Korean, usually refers to the act of manipulating streaming charts).

'Unanswered Questions' uncovered issues surrounding "sajaegi" on January 4 at 11 PM KST. In the captured snippet of 'Unanswered Questions', it reads "I then realized why people do sajaegi". In the caption, above the screenshot, IU wrote, "But don't do it, please."

IU has been a strong contender in every streaming platforms' charts for еще than a decade. As a veteran in the industry, her remark shows the magnitude of this issue and is a warning towards those who have been considering "saejagi" или other forms of malicious viral marketing.

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IU recently attended a graduation of one of her Фаны in order to keep the promise she made with her a год ago.

It’s now been revealed that the graduation gift she prepared for the Фан was worth approximately $15,000 USD.

On this day, she called up the Фан onto the stage and congratulated her in person. She even performed a few songs for the students.

But that’s not all. She also gave all the students gifts that included flowers, cosmetics and chocolate.

And according to speculations by a netizen, the Цветы are worth $54 USD, the cosmetics $43 USD and the Шоколад $1.40 and with 156 students, IU would have spent over $15,000 USD! Even with bulk discount, she would’ve spent well over $10,000 USD.

No one can deny that IU is simply an angel.

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