IU Celebrates 17th Debut Anniversary with Fans at ‘Bye, Summer’ Fan Meet-Up
Sep 15, 2025
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Fanmeet-up 'Bye, Summer' is the title of IU's song, which was recently released and has the meaning of a performance like a cool greeting to summer'. At this moment when summer was quietly ending, it was intended to be a place to say goodbye to the stories and laughter we shared for a season. IU expressed her hope on stage that it would be a special gift for her fans at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.
The opening of the performance was splendidly opened with firecrackers that burst with IU's appearance and the first stage 'Bye, Summer'. IU, who was on stage wearing a skyy dress that goes well with summer, instantly colored the auditorium with a variety of stages, including '8'. He then interacted with fans with a rich setlist of 'Red Sneakers', 'Blooming', 'Night Letter', 'Nemo's Dream', and 'Heart'. In particular, it received great cheers for performances that were difficult to encounter, such as 'New Song of a Thousand Years', which was known only as an advertising OST, drama OST 'Crepas', 'Marshmallow', and 'Ramang'.
In this fanmeet-up, his chemistry with comedian Moon Sang-hoon, who is well known as UAENA, was also outstanding. Moon Sang-hoon, who appeared as an MC, revealed that he is UAENA and said, `It feels like a dream to stand on such a big stage together. Sang-hoon, you really succeeded." drew laughter and response from the audience. It made the scene even hotter by having an honest conversation with IU from the same perspective as the fans. On the stage of "Marshmallow", Moon Sang-hoon performed dance and rap with IU, adding to the unusual fun and received a great response.
In addition, in the corners of 'You are my Celebrity' and 'You and I, We', we saw the fans' makeup and support, talked together, and laughed together. In the 'IU's Lasting Scene' section, which looks back on his activities as an actor, he created a special time by revealing behind-the-scenes and props of the drama, and even introducing hints and unreleased photos of the next character 'Sung Hee-joo'. In addition, behind-the-scenes photos and stories of 'I got tricked' that can only be seen at the fanmeet-up site were released, giving fans an unforgettable moment.
A reverse tribute unboxing VCR was also screened, receiving enthusiastic cheers from fans. IU even explained how to use presents with a lovely look and colored the scene with laughter. The reverse tribute included an ice cushion, a hand fan, a rotating acrylic stand, a keycap keyring, a photo card, and a tattoo sticker.
At the encore, IU appeared in the audience, not on the stage, surprised fans, and then communicated closer by singing 'I'll be an audience'. Fans' singing and slogan events were added to complete a moving moment. The last song ended the fanmeet-up with 'Summer Night's Dream' on the first day and 'Autumn Morning' on the second day, leaving a warm aftertaste.
At the end of the performance, IU said, "Thank you from the bottom of my heart to those who came to the fanmeet-up and I hope everyone is happy. Let's meet again so that it's not too late." He thanked his fans. IU and Uaena laughed and cried together in the cheers of fans who filled the auditorium, sharing a special moment on the 17th anniversary of their debut. This fanmeet-up was a place where IU and her fans felt a closer bond as they remembered each other's time.
Meanwhile, IU's new song 'Bye, Summer', which was released in surprise on the morning of the 10th, has been receiving hot attention at home and abroad, topping various music charts and topping overseas iTunes charts. IU's pop-up store 'Found at Eight' is being operated by Epic Seoul on the 5th floor of The Hyundai Seoul, and IU is in the midst of filming her next drama '21st Century Grand Duchess'.
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