Intense Fanwar Ensues After Fans Claim IU Was “Robbed” At “61st Baeksang Awards”
Legendary actress Kim Tae Ri won the Best Female Actor award for Drama at the 61st Baeksang Awards. She won it for the role of Jeongnyeon in Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born.
Up against her were some strong contenders, including IU who played dual roles in When Life Gives You Tangerines.
After Kim Tae Ri’s win, a fanwar and intense debate ensued on social media, with both actors’ fans arguing over who should have won. IU’s fans reasoned that IU’s role gained global praise and she played not just one, but two vastly different roles.
Kim Tae-ri was great, as she always is, that’s unquestionable! But IU truly deserved the Best Actress award, she has given a globally praised performance, played TWO very different roles w so many layers, so much depth, what more does she need to do to be respected as an actress?
— ִֶָ (@hndmaidenonfire) May 5, 2025
Kim Taeri’s fans countered that Kim Taeri’s skills and role was irreplaceable.
Both actresses are amazing in their own way, don't get me wrong
Kim Taeri could play IU's role in "When life gives you tangerines", but IU could never be able to play the roles Kim Taeri portrayed in Jeongnyeon.
Never in a 100 years. To even try to compare the two is pointless https://t.co/R5mwKwkrxX
— I try (@00alittle00) May 5, 2025
Kim Taeri also played 12 roles in Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born.
IU did amazing in When Life Gives You Tangerines—no question. Two layered roles, stunning work. But let’s not forget: Kim Taeri played 12 different characters in Jeongyeon: The Star Is Born, each with depth, nuance, and soul.+ pic.twitter.com/28Jad4Terf
— len 🍓 (@lenfckxo) May 6, 2025
IU’s fans still continue to voice that she was robbed.
pic.twitter.com/K6hVDghwSA no way iu got robbed after her immaculate acting :((
— 𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧🍊 (@chixjisoo) May 5, 2025
They claim IU was snubbed as it was easy to award IU Best Actress, and Kim Taeri the Daesang for a win-win.
I log into twitter & the first thing I see is KIM TAERI vs IU…😵💫 I know IU was kinda robbed off but TAERI was equally well deserving. I wished dey gave TAERI the Daesang & IU the best actress award..dat way it would have been much better. 😑 pic.twitter.com/GBL0j1bjYe
— All Good Things Come To Me 🍀💫🙏🏻🕊️ (@Sharon251019) May 6, 2025
The fanwar seems to have taken a turn for the worse, with many beginning to lash out at the opposing side.
blah blah blah. btw here's the comparison between taeri who's a rookie actress in 2016 vs iu whom get dragged for her shitty acting skills back to back from the producers to moon lovers. all the coke rants won't make iu's acting skill magically getting better https://t.co/lzOpoY1ew5 pic.twitter.com/QvthGTx9No
— 💥 spreading positivity 💥 (@tamadohchii) May 6, 2025
Both actresses were deserving in their own rights. They have both attained acclaim and global praise for their skills and performances the past year. Kudos to both IU and Kim Taeri for their hard work!
