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The recruitment for IU's official fan club, UAENA 9th generation, generated significant interest in Korea, primarily driven by the highly competitive nature of securing tickets for her concerts. Fans recognize that joining UAENA is a key strategy to gain early access to concert and fan meeting tickets, which are otherwise extremely difficult to obtain through general sales. This strong demand underscores the value of fan club membership for dedicated supporters.
The UAENA 9th generation membership recruitment took place from September 1 to September 14, 2026, with activities scheduled from September 15, 2026, to September 14, 2027. The basic membership fee was 25,000 KRW, with an optional fan kit available for an additional 15,000 KRW, marking a change from previous generations by separating these costs. Notably, the recruitment was conducted via the Berriz platform, a shift from the previous Melon Ticket system. As of September 2026, no new solo IU concert dates have been officially announced, though her recent major event was the 2025 IU FAN MEET-UP 'Bye, Summer' and the 2024 H.E.R. World Tour, which included fan club pre-sales on January 25, 2024, for its Seoul dates.
Local bloggers emphasize that the primary motivation for many fans to join UAENA is the exclusive benefit of concert and fan meeting pre-sales. They highlight that while the fan kit offers physical merchandise, the core value of the membership lies in securing early access to events. Fans seeking to actively participate in IU's activities, rather than just collecting goods, find the membership essential for navigating the intense competition for concert tickets.
