On April 26th, IU surprised fans with a photo she took in Japan.�Posting the picture to her official fan cafe, the singer commented, "Finished my Sapporo performance! It was definitely hot! I miss you everyone! I am going to Korea tomorrow."

IU had recently traveled to Sapporo, Japan to hold a formal fan meeting event and mini-concert for her overseas promotions.

In the photo, IU holds up a chilled glass toward the camera with a playful expression. The amber color of the drink quickly caused a stir as fans wondered if the 19-year-old was openly drinking beer and showing off an 'alcohol selca'. �However, it was later revealed that the drink was just oolong tea.

Netizens remarked, "I feel like I was fooled by the oolong," "I thought you were drinking beer," "Cute IU," and,�"You have a self-luminous beauty even in Japan!"

Source: Sports Chosun via Nate