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Is IU the ‘Queen of Fanservice’? From spending US$15,000 on high school graduation gifts to surprise visits, the K-pop idol sure knows how to show her fans – called Uaenas – the love

STORYAlecsandra Tubiera 
Is singer IU, K-pop’s ‘Queen of Fanservice’? Photo: @dlwlrma/Instagram
Is singer IU, K-pop’s ‘Queen of Fanservice’? Photo: @dlwlrma/Instagram
K-pop idols

  • IU gives great gifts to her celebrity friends and fans alike; she once got autographs from Girl’s Day, APink and actor Kim Soo-hyun to give out at fan meetings
  • She has done charity work with fans, chats with them on social media, and took a photo with some elderly Uaenas in the middle of her Love, Poem concert in Taiwan

No matter how hectic her schedule is, K-pop idol IU has always been an icon for great fan interactions. She is known for showing her gratitude and appreciation to her fans – Uaenas – through gifts or engaging in conversation through social media live broadcasts or even commenting on fans’ posts. She is also praised for her charming personality, kindness and overall talent.
K-pop idol IU. Photo: @UAENA_516/Twitter
K-pop idol IU. Photo: @UAENA_516/Twitter

Here are some of IU’s best “fan service” moments that have earned her the nickname “Queen of Fan Service”.

She keeps her promises

IU is an idol who not only keeps her promises to her fans, but also delivers big time. According to Koreaboo, in 2019 she attend a fan’s graduation ceremony at Gimje Girls’ High School. A year earlier during a fan meeting, the singer promised that she would attend the fan’s high school festival, but ended up paying a surprise visit at her graduation instead.

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IU dressed up in a formal outfit, giving off the ultimate unnie (older sister) vibes. She gifted the students flowers, cosmetics and chocolates – with fans estimating she spent up to US$15,000, according to KpopHit – and even performed a few of her songs.

She’s done charity work with her fans

She once attended a charity event in 2017, doing community service with fans who painted murals for her birthday. According to Soompi, she showed up despite her former agency, Fave Entertainment, officially denying her participation.

She gives her fans special gifts