The pre-release single Love Wins All by IU was published on January 24, 2024, and it included BTS member Kim Taehyung, better known by his stage name V. The music video was a huge hit among ARMYs, who spearheaded the effort to watch it and were blown away by the cinematic work.
Hourlytaehyungi, a user on X, posted a snapshot of a message from an anonymous user on February 25, 2024, claiming that the Love Wins All music video included more love scenes than was really filmed. On the other hand, those were removed in post-production.
“Originally, more love scenes were shot, but it’s been cut out ㅠㅠ It’s too badㅠㅠ there were quite a few filmed but edited it was all edited outㅠㅠ”
RELEASE THE PHOTOS?!?!? pic.twitter.com/2iMs1RwP7t
— taehyꪜng (@Hourlytaehyungi) February 25, 2024
Many fans took to X to express their confusion at the new information and demand the release of the love scenes that had previously been kept hidden.
Fans Say Love Scenes Between Taehyung and IU from Love Wins All Must Be Released
A lot of people on X saw the anonymous user’s post from the Korean forum Spin Spin. “A friend of a friend” alleged that numerous “love scenes” were videotaped but then edited out, according to another X user, who cited the anonymous internet user’s statement. The translation and quotation of the statement is as follows:
So what do we have to do to get those scenes @_IUofficial https://t.co/aMyUkn5tDS pic.twitter.com/ICVkGxDVIm
— PJッ (@Travelwithme30) February 24, 2024
A pre-release track from IU’s sixth mini-album The Winning is Love Wins All. Fans were enthralled by the imagery of the music video from the very beginning, which takes place in a hidden mall.
It has the dramatic quality of a theatrical musical despite being a lullaby. Realizing their time together is limited, the pair in the video seizes a camera to capture their final moments as a couple.
The tale of the passionate song also includes a wedding-themed scene where Taehyung and IU act out a photo booth prop, complete with broken equipment, in order to fake a photo. The music video, which was directed by Uhm Tae-hwa of Concrete Utopia, was wildly acclaimed by fans all over the world.
A few comments made by fans on X are as follows:
Bro those romantic photos that they gatekeeping…I’m sure there’s more 😭😭 atp need the director’s cut version https://t.co/W4DnAmt0Sb
— taehyꪜng (@Hourlytaehyungi) February 25, 2024
More??? I couldn’t have handled more so easily!! 😭
I’m still heartbroken by how the mv ended https://t.co/6P0trgoI8i
— Charlie💜∞ 아포방포💜 (@Guevii_29) February 24, 2024
More??? I couldn’t have handled more so easily!! 😭
I’m still heartbroken by how the mv ended https://t.co/6P0trgoI8i
— Charlie💜∞ 아포방포💜 (@Guevii_29) February 24, 2024
Since its debut, fans have been gushing about the music video and the chemistry that can be observed between Taehyung and IU. The fandoms of both artists were delighted when the musicians previously provided set footage. Their belief that they were “robbed” led them to seek the release of a “director’s cut” of the footage after the anonymous user’s post became viral online.
We need a Director’s cut release 🙏 https://t.co/YB181C1hQ3
— longhourswake ت (@longhourswake) February 24, 2024
Kim Taehyung of BTS stars in Love Wins All by IU, which features outstanding cinematography and brilliantly portrays anguish, despair, and the possibility of redemption through adversity. Within a month of its debut, the song and music video reached 51 million views on YouTube, a clear indication of the admiration fans have for both.
Take a look at the ‘Love Wins All’ music video and see how BTS V won over fans everywhere with their cute pillow battle with IU.
It was on this project that IU and Kim Taheyung first worked together. In the song video, the BTS member showcased his acting skills, earning him admiration from both fans and critics. For more updates join us on our Twitter account.