IU to recruit 9th generation of fan club UAENA starting Sept 1

Singer IU is further solidifying her bond with her fans. IU's official fan club, 'UAENA,' is beginning recruitment for its 9th generation members.

The officially announced recruitment period for the 9th generation of UAENA will run for a total of two weeks, from Tuesday, September 1, 2026, to Monday, September 14, 2026. This recruitment is a regular procedure that provides a new sense of belonging to fans who have consistently engaged in IU's fandom activities. IU has formed a unique fandom culture by maintaining close communication with her fans.

Recruitment held for two weeks starting September 1

Applications for this 9th generation recruitment are only available within the designated period. Fans wishing to join can apply through the specified online registration site. As the recruitment period is limited until September 14, quick action is expected from fans who wish to join. The schedule has been confirmed to start on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and close on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Along with the fan club membership, information regarding the purchase of the 'Fan Kit,' exclusive goods for fans, has also been released. Joining the fan club membership and purchasing the Fan Kit are handled through separate links. This structure simultaneously reflects the demand of fans who prefer both the membership benefits, which are the core of fan club activities, and physical goods. Fans can follow the respective procedures through the official registration site and the Fan Kit purchase site.

IU's robust fandom ecosystem

IU has been expanding her touchpoints with fans by recruiting fan club members every generation. This 9th generation recruitment is expected to serve as an opportunity to confirm the powerful fandom ecosystem that IU has built. Through fan club membership, fans can enjoy various benefits closely connected to IU's activities. IU communicates with fans through various angles by operating diverse social media channels, including YouTube, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and her fan cafe.

In particular, IU's official YouTube channel, Instagram, and various SNS platforms, including her fan cafe, serve as the primary windows through which fans receive news about IU. Operating these diverse channels provides the foundation for the 9th generation UAENA members to watch IU's steps even more closely.

Specific benefits or the Fan Kit shipping schedule following the end of the recruitment period will be announced separately in the future. Depending on IU's activities, the scale and nature of the fan club's activities are expected to continue expanding. This 9th generation recruitment is anticipated to be a new chapter in the musical journey that IU and UAENA create together.