I (stan) U👸🏻🫅🏻👑

One and Only

[은보다금 @dlwlrma_08918]

유수빈 님이 뮤비 촬영장에 커피차 보내주셧나봄🥺💜 #아이유

[아이유 영상🗂 @IUarchiving]

팬싸의 악마

[erlinzhang 🌸 @erlinzhang]

Nothing breaks me more than these words 😭

"I’m truly sorry that, because of the condition of my ears, it feels like I’ve ruined the second half of 2026 that could have been a happy time for all of us"

You could never ruin anything for us! Being able to live each day with you in my thoughts is an honor 💓🥹

[멜로 👑 @melloviciousiu]

260720 IU on Berriz 🍒

Hello, Uaena, our 8LIEN! Have you all been well?

It’s been such a long time since I last greeted you like this 🥹

I’ve been spending my days getting energy from reading the messages Uaena have been writing to me on Dear U through Berriz.

I did talk about this and that through a voice message in the June Behind the Scenes, but I’ve been having fun preparing the album, getting ready for the concert, filming commercials, and working out hard too!! ㅎㅎ Before I knew it, about two months had already flown by since my birthday.

Recently, I also did a jacket photoshoot with a unique tone (which I really, really love!), and this is an album where I’ve been working with new staff members more than usual. So, while discovering new sides of myself, I’ve been focusing on finishing up the album.

There are already several tracks that have gone through mixing, so I’ve been listening to the new album’s music all day long, having a happy little battle with myself like, “Is this song better?” or “Ah, today, this one is my favorite.” Anyway… I really think an album that I truly love has come out of this!

I’ll stop my little life update here.

Originally, I just wanted to come visit Berriz and talk about how I’ve been doing lately after such a long time, but there was something that had been weighing on my mind recently. I think that’s why I kept putting it off, one day at a time.

But I feel like now is the time to talk about it, so I’ve gathered the courage to write this post.

I didn’t want to make Uaena worry, so I’m sorry in advance that I have to share news like this.

I’ve been writing and deleting this post over and over, wondering where I should start, but I think it’s probably best to just get straight to the point.

The Goyang Stadium concert that was scheduled for this September will ultimately be difficult to proceed with.

Actually, recently, my long-standing patulous Eustachian tube symptoms have been getting worse. I’ve been doing my best to manage them and take care of myself, but the weather also seems to be having some effect… And I’ve also been wondering if, considering how I’ve been feeling over the past few years, I may have pushed myself a little too hard because I was too eager to keep working.

My ear symptoms have always been unpredictable, getting better and worse as they please, but recently, the symptoms have been continuing day and night for several days at a time. I’ve repeatedly found it difficult to get into the right condition to sing.

Thankfully, I was able to find my own way of managing things in the recording studio, and fortunately, I was able to make the album without putting myself under too much strain.

After living with this condition for several years, it doesn’t cause any major difficulties in my everyday life. However, singing is something that is directly connected to the condition of my ears. And unlike recording in a studio, holding concerts where I have to move around a lot and sweat heavily seems to be too much for me for the time being. That is also the opinion of the medical professionals I’ve consulted.

First of all, it weighs very heavily on my heart, and I’m so sorry that it looks like I won’t be able to keep my promise to hold a concert during the time I have together with our 8th Uaena.

I know very well that Uaena have been eagerly waiting for September.

I, too, really, really, really… want to perform. I want to sing with Uaena, scream together, and run around with you all. But even I can feel that, in my current condition, holding a concert in September would be too much for me.

Actually, starting with the Goyang concert this year, I had been planning a nationwide tour for the first time in a long while. I was supposed to greet our 8LIEN passionately in Goyang and then begin the nationwide tour together with our 9th Uaena.

I’m truly sorry that, because of the condition of my ears, it feels like I’ve ruined the second half of 2026 that could have been a happy time for all of us…

As I mentioned earlier, the new album I’ve been working on, the album that will become my sixth full-length album, was also planned with concerts and the tour as the main focus of its promotion. Since the album and the tour are inseparable, unfortunately, I think the album’s release will also have to be pushed back a little.

To come back after such a long time only to bring you disappointing news like this… I’m sure our Uaena must be really upset, and I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry that the words “I’m sorry” can’t possibly express how sorry I feel…

But I promise I’ll do everything I can to make sure you don’t have to wait too long. I’ll do my absolute best to bring you the new album and the concerts as soon as possible!

I’ll get treatment, take every measure I can, and focus all my efforts on getting back into better condition during the second half of the year. I’ll do everything I can, I’ll work like crazy so that at the very least, we can definitely be together at the beginning of 2027.

First of all, I was worried that Uaena would become even more concerned if you heard this news from articles before hearing it from me, so I wanted to honestly tell you what I can say right now, even if my thoughts are a little all over the place.

EDAM Entertainment will be making an official announcement later.

Once again, I’m so incredibly sorry to our Uaena who have been looking forward to the concert and the album…

But I also want to ask you not to worry too much.

The condition I have isn’t something that causes me pain or prevents me from living my everyday life. It’s simply that, because my profession is being a singer, I’ve made the decision that, in my current condition, it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to give the audience a concert where I can make them happy while performing in my best possible condition.

So you don’t need to worry, thinking, “Is IU very sick?”

It’s been such a long time since my last full-length comeback, and both the company and I had prepared so many things. So I’m really sad that everything has to be postponed like this… and I’m endlessly sorry to everyone.

Still, if I try to end this post on as positive a note as possible…

The album is really good.. 🥹 It’s truly so diverse! New genres, new people I’ve worked with, new stories, and all kinds of activities and performances on a scale befitting a full-length album… None of these things are disappearing. Everything is only being postponed by a few months.

And since we have more time because of the postponement, I’ll use it to refine and improve whatever can be improved. I promise I’ll come back with even better results and activities that Uaena will be satisfied with.

So I hope you won’t be too sad.

I’m going to ask you to wait just a little longer. Please wait just a little bit. I’ll get better quickly and show you myself happily singing again. Just a little. Please… I’m sorry, Uaena.

Let’s leave the heavy topics for today. Just like I mentioned in my voice message, I’ll come visit you more often throughout July and talk about all sorts of things. Next time I come, I’ll come with a brighter mood!

I’m truly, truly sorry once again for making Uaena feel so unsettled with this news today… I’m really, really sorry for making you worry… I promise this will be the last time…!!

I’m truly sorry, and I love you so much.

I know I’m not really in a position to say this, but still, I hope you have a nice evening, eat something delicious, and sleep well tonight.

I really, really miss you.

[Team 🌟🍬 @IUteamstarcandy]

[NEWS] 260720 IU’s Agency Seeks U.S. Court Order to Unmask Anonymous Threads User in Defamation Case

IU’s legal team has filed a request with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to compel META to disclose the identity of an anonymous Threads user, as part of an ongoing defamation lawsuit in South Korea. The team requested only the minimum information needed to identify the account holder, including the subscriber’s name, email address, phone number, address, date of birth, login IP records, and payment registration details (excluding card numbers), while stressing that they are not seeking access to private communications.

According to the court filing, the anonymous account allegedly posted at least 52 false and malicious statements targeting IU. The posts reportedly revived previously dismissed plagiarism allegations, spread false claims linking her to Chinese interests, mocked the international performance of her Netflix drama, accused her agency of manipulating public opinion and the media, and made serious allegations that she exploited the deaths of fellow artists for publicity. The account also claimed that IU’s song lyrics mocked victims of the Sewol ferry disaster and the Itaewon crowd crush. IU’s lawyers argued that the account likely belongs to a South Korean resident based on its exclusive use of Korean and focus on domestic issues, and maintained that defamatory falsehoods are not protected speech. If the U.S. court approves the request and Meta provides the requested subscriber information, the anonymous user could be identified and face both civil and criminal legal action in South Korea.

#IU #아이유 https://t.co/cUZoQ8xXFV

[위니추 @wyjc516]

IU X Jaeger-LeCoultre interview
#JaegerLeCoultre #Reverso #IU

[아이유 에델바이스 @iuedelweiss]

아이유, 예거 르쿨트르 글로벌 앰배서더 발탁

IU has been named Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new global ambassador.

#아이유 #IU

[Jaeger-LeCoultre @jaegerlecoultre]

Jaeger-LeCoultre is pleased to announce IU as its new Ambassador. Learn more: https://t.co/JTduJzciYA
#JaegerLeCoultre #Reverso #IU

[언틈 @icy_iu]

예거 르쿨트르 앰버서더 인터뷰 #아이유
세상 모든 것에게 기도합니다 제발 연습한 것 만큼만 무대에서 보여줄 수 있게 해달라고
😭😭

[holyarrow👼 @tjrlghks11]

마리끌레르
https://t.co/JhF1WGbZWi

[𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘺 @ff__516]

애순이랑 광례🫂🖐🖐

https://t.co/GZtXYO8fGw

[(((🐥))) @lilacjieunnie]

the way mother Yeom Hyeran felt so free to talk about Perfect Crown and literally showered her with praise after everything that’s happened 😭 iu deserves to know that she truly did an incredible job as Seong Huiju. she did SO well and we are just so incredibly proud of her 🥹

#아이유 #IU

[��이유(IU) @_IUofficial]

[📷]
260707 제5회 청룡시리즈어워즈 핸드프린팅

한여름 태양처럼 빛나는 미모로
손도장은 귀엽게 콩✋‼️

오늘도 예쁜 아이유 보고
유애나 모두 오늘 하루도 힘내요💪

#아이유 #IU
#청룡시리즈어워즈

[아이유 에델바이스 @iuedelweiss]

징니 넘 귀여워ㅜㅠㅠㅠ

[아이유 에델바이스 @iuedelweiss]

260707 제5회 청룡시리즈어워즈 핸드프린팅 아이유 기사사진

#아이유 #IU #청룡시리즈어워즈 #BSA

[아이유 에델바이스 @iuedelweiss]

아이유, 광고인이 뽑은 ‘대한민국 대표 여성 광고모델’

IU selected as “Korea’s representative female advertising model” by advertising professionals

부산국제마케팅광고제(MAD STARS)는 지난 3~4월 국내 광고·마케팅 업계 종사자를 대상으로 실시한 설문조사에서 아이유가 각각 여성 대표 광고모델 1위로 선정됐다고 7일 밝혔다.

The Busan International Marketing Advertising Festival (MAD STARS) announced on July 7 that IU was selected as the #1 representative female advertising model in a survey conducted in March and April among advertising and marketing industry professionals in Korea.

아이유는 2024년 이후 3년 연속 대표 여성 광고모델에 선정되며 독보적인 브랜드 파워를 입증했다. 넷플릭스 드라마 폭싹 속았수다와 MBC 드라마 21세기 대군부인 등 배우 활동은 물론 가수로서도 꾸준한 인기를 이어가며 광고업계의 높은 ���뢰를 얻었다.

IU has been named the representative female advertising model for three consecutive years since 2024, proving her unrivaled brand power. She has earned strong trust from the advertising industry by maintaining steady popularity not only as an actress through projects such as the Netflix drama “When Life Gives You Tangerines” and the MBC drama “Perfect Crown,” but also as a singer.

🔗 https://t.co/yzWxbaeTC6

#아이유 #IU #광고모델

[아이유 에델바이스 @iuedelweiss]

아이유 에스티로더 새 광고
IU X Estée Lauder

#아이유 #IU #에스티로더

[멜로 👑 @melloviciousiu]

L’OFFICIEL PARIS: You’re entering a new chapter in your career, one that’s more focused on music. What excites you the most about this new stage?

IU: Right now, I’m working on a new album. I’m writing and recording the songs myself, including the lyrics. There’s something special about this project: the entire creative process is being filmed. Usually, the public only gets to see the finished result, but this time, every step, including rehearsals will become an integral part of the work itself. This is always the most intense and creatively fulfilling period for me, and I want to preserve all of that energy. The album is expected to be released around the end of August or the beginning of September, followed by a tour that will begin in Korea at the end of September. We’re also planning an international tour next year.

L’OFFICIEL PARIS: How has your creative process evolved since your debut?

IU: I’ve always drawn inspiration from my own experiences, and that hasn’t changed. What has changed is that, over time, I realized I needed to avoid repeating myself. So I started looking beyond my own world. Other people’s experiences, current events, and even everyday objects have become new sources of inspiration. My creative process still begins with myself, but today I’m much more open to the world around me.

L’OFFICIEL PARIS: As an artist, what aspect of Korean culture are you most proud to share with the world?

IU: One of the things I’m most proud of is the Korean concept of Jeong (정). It’s a very difficult word to translate because it describes a deep emotional connection and a genuine warmth between people. Even if we may not always seem very expressive on the surface, I believe Koreans naturally carry this feeling within them. It’s what keeps our communities closely connected. I’m also very proud of the diversity of Korean artists. There isn’t just one definition of Korean creativity, each artist has their own unique identity, and we’ve managed to preserve those individualities while sharing our work with the rest of the world.

L’OFFICIEL PARIS: After all these years, what makes your relationship with New Balance so genuine and authentic?

IU: I was already a huge fan of New Balance long before I became its ambassador. I wore the brand all the time. As I learned more about its philosophy, I realized it aligned deeply with my own values. The importance it places on quality, the creative process, and comfort really resonates with me. As I’ve gotten older, comfort has become essential to me, and New Balance succeeds in combining that with a strong identity and a true sense of style. Looking back, it feels like we were naturally drawn to each other from the very beginning.

L’OFFICIEL PARIS: You’ve always been committed to supporting others. Why does philanthropy play such an important role in your life?

IU: My parents taught me from a very young age to help others and never be selfish. My family once lived comfortably, but we later went through a period of extreme poverty. During that difficult time, many people reached out to help us. I promised myself that if I were ever in a position to do so, I would do the same for others. Today, I’m able to keep that promise. Giving back brings me genuine happiness, and it motivates me to keep working hard, because the more successful I become, the more I can help those who are in need.

https://t.co/FS5wu26q8J

[멜로 👑 @melloviciousiu]

We Love(IU) — IU Interview with NYLON France

She needs no introduction. A singer, actress, fashion icon, and a true phenomenon both in South Korea and internationally, IU has established herself as one of the most influential artists of her generation. On the occasion of Fashion Week, we had the opportunity to meet with her to talk about her relationship with fashion and her upcoming artistic project.

Q. How do you see your partnership with New Balance today, and how would you describe your role with the brand?

IU:
Even before becoming an ambassador, I was already a huge fan of New Balance. To me, this partnership goes far beyond work. I've been wearing their shoes for a long time, in my everyday life, on stage, at events... basically everywhere.

I want to show that you can wear New Balance in any situation. And most importantly, I want people to see that my attachment to the brand is genuine. It's not just because I'm an official ambassador. I was a fan before, and I still am today.

Q. How do you wear New Balance shoes in your daily life?

IU:
Honestly, when I open my closet, out of around thirty pairs of shoes, at least twenty-eight are New Balance! Some I bought myself, while others were gifts, including special editions with my name on them.

I practically live in New Balance. I think I only own one pair of high heels, and I almost never wear them except for very special occasions.

Originally, it was a sports brand, but today it's also a true fashion accessory.

Q. What does a typical day in Paris during Fashion Week look like for (IU)?

IU:
I arrived in Paris last night and I'm leaving tomorrow morning, so I haven't really had the chance to experience a typical day in Paris. On top of that, the jet lag makes things a bit difficult.

Still, I walked around wearing my New Balance shoes... because they're the only shoes I brought! Looking around the streets of Paris, I saw a lot of people running in New Balance, and I thought that if I come back for a longer stay someday, I'd really love to go running in Paris too.

Q. What has your daily life been like lately in general?

IU:
These days, my daily life is mostly focused on my new album. I'm writing, composing, and constantly communicating with my team in Korea. Even when I travel, I'm working on the plane or during transit.

In the morning, I like to wake up slowly and enjoy the silence. At night, I listen to a lot of music, especially my new songs, to see what works and what still needs improvement.

Q. If you had to describe New Balance in three words?

IU:
The first would be "natural."

The second would be "character," because it's a brand with a strong identity.

And the third would be "again." People are always saying to me, "More New Balance?" I think that, for many people, I've become inseparable from the brand.

Q. You've helped popularize Korean culture around the world. How do you see that?

IU:
I'm very proud of it, of course. But I don't see myself as a leader. I think of myself as someone in between generations. There are the great artists who paved the way before me, and there are the younger artists coming after me.

I'm deeply grateful to the Korean artists who helped our culture shine internationally, because thanks to them, my own opportunities have expanded as well.

There are still so many talented artists who aren't yet known around the world. I hope they'll have the chance to shine too. If I can contribute, even in a small way, to opening doors for them, I'll be very happy.

Q. Is there any reason to think you'll be returning to Paris soon?

IU:
Nothing has been confirmed yet, but my tour begins in September in Korea and will continue next year with a world tour. I certainly hope to come back to Paris. We haven't finalized the dates or venues yet, but I truly hope I'll be able to see my fans here again.

Q. A message for your French fans?

IU:
This is my first time in Paris, even though I came to France three years ago for the Cannes Film Festival.

Back then, so many fans came to support me, and I was deeply touched. I even found myself wondering, "How do they know me? How did they discover my work when I've never even performed in France?"

I'm sincerely grateful for all of their support. And to return all that love, I will definitely come back to France.

I hope you all stay healthy, and that your lives are filled with love.

Full interview:
https://t.co/p3tiRVHf33

[🍨 @chatshirelore]

IU announces a world tour next year.

https://t.co/H0rRX5EdIb