she might have started as one but that's not the sentiment of knetz she is seen as a singer songwriter not an idol same as Lee hi or akmu
Who are this "vague" k-netz, you are presuming to speak for?
I am referring to IU herself and award committees.
For example, she has a few awards from KMA and her competitors in the category each time are other idols.
Sentiments... They are always secondary to facts.
Yes, IU has gone beyond being just an idol, but by her own words, she did not stop being an idol.
Singer Songwriter.. Then G-Dragon, Soyeon etc. aren't idols?