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?