Juniel Denies That She Was IU's Guitar Teacher

Juniel talked about having met IU while she was a trainee. During an interview with Sports Korea on June 11, she stated, “Through a mutual acquaintance I met with IU when I was a trainee. We were the same age and our interests were similar. That is why we could communicate well.”

Juniel waved away the notion that she was IU’s guitar teacher. Although it is true that Juniel introduced IU to the guitar, she never actually taught her how to play it.”

Juniel stated, “Whenever I met IU I always had a guitar slung on my back. IU showed interest every time and I suggested that she learn how to play. I heard that IU later asked her agency to learn the guitar.”

On June 7 Juniel released her debut mini album “My First June.”