A renewed conversation has emerged in online communities about how IU, Baekhyun,GD and Jennie preserved their high-profile careers despite being involved in major dating controversies.

The discussion—initially followed through a community post shared by Panchoa—questioned why the public reaction failed to bring lasting damage to the reputations of the stars.

The original thread asked how the artists were able to keep their decades-long popularity while being scrutinized so vividly. Many users answered focusing on talent, professionalism, and long-lasting contributions to the industry. "TThey're good at their job is a big reason."

As people continued talking about this on various Korean websites, many differing viewpoints were shared. Instiz news articles contained a wide range of opinions with many individuals citing talent and relationships with fans as contributing to the overall success of each artist. Remarks by a fan: "It's both."

Others in the thread mentioned that seniority helped the artists go through the backlash. Fans noted how idols with long careers usually receive understanding from the public. "They're at that age and they have seniority."

Some members indeed acknowledged that despite the fact that the stars remain popular, their careers were temporarily in turbulent waters. "I wouldn't say their career wasn't affected, but they had seniority + good at their job + treat their fans well."

Another perspective, brought up several times in the course of the discussion, was that with time, public reaction often softens. "Honestly because time heals ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ They all had a bunch of hate at first."

Apart from these picked comments, many fans also pointed out that today's audiences are becoming more tolerant of any dating news, especially for artists who are in their late 20s and 30s, for whom relationships are natural developments in life.

Others added that the stars' strong track records of performances, steady musical releases, and respectful fan service have protected them from long-term damage.

Through international and Korean discussion platforms alike, the message was consistent: IU, Baekhyun, and Jennie are still famous today because they have talent, professionalism, and are well-supported by their fans-features that continue to mark their careers despite controversy.