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samgyeopsel · 1 year ago

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September was a jam-packed month of slowly getting back to writing, attending events, studying, and volunteering again. But I'll start posting again here with the most recent event I've been to.

I am a UAENA. UAENA is the fandom name of South Korea's Little Sister, the most popular solo artist in the country, Lee Jieun, widely known as IU. South Korea has an IU song ready for each season, each emotion, and each situation. Her series, and now films, are everywhere. She sells out concerts in 3 minutes, sometimes 2. This year, IU celebrated her 15th debut anniversary. Throughout these years, she holds numerous firsts, including being the first solo female artist to sell out and perform at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in South Korea. She is also the first solo female K-pop artist to have a concert film, which, to be honest, quite holds a short duration with the knowledge of how her concerts can go for 5-7 hours. IU is very popular for her en-en-encores, with fans singing with her all night.

Last September 28 and 30, IU: The Golden Hour became available globally. It is so rare to happen in the fandom. Her Golden Hour Concert is her legendary 14th Anniversary concert at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena. The film covers selected performances from the 2-day event, creating an immersive experience for the fans through the big screen.

A collaboration between IU Philippines, the official IU fanbase in the Philippines, and SM Cinema, UAENAs saw IU again and enjoyed a close to an actual concert experience. With fan kits, photo booths, and other events prepared, the fandom was excited for the 30th to come!

But here's where it gets more exciting. With the block screening happening concurrently in ten participating cinemas in the Philippines, IU Philippines scouted volunteers to help make the concert film experience more memorable. Eventually, I became a volunteer for the event and a new addition to IU Philippines' budding marketing team.

I have been a UAENA for 15 years. I grew up with IU. Honestly, I can't imagine life without IU, without K-pop. IU is the reason I got into K-pop. IU made me learn the Korean Language and love Korean Literature. Becoming a fan is a part of my youth that honed many aspects of my life, personal and career-wise. I know for how many years left I have in me, I'll keep loving her. And I know this doesn't only apply to me but to her fans around the globe, too. This holistic experience of experiencing inexplicable love to going full circle and supporting the community that equally adores an artist is what being a fan is.

There are so many things about this concert (film) that I wish I had seen in person. There are so many things about this experience that I want to tell you now, like the wedding proposal between two UAENAs that happened when the film ended or how we simultaneously cried whenever IU expressed her gratitude towards her fans. (Or how IU singlehandedly makes me tear up every time).

But I guess, as my fellow UAENAs said earlier, maybe it's the aura around UAENAs, the community, how we've grown up with IU, or how introverted her fans are. 🤣

Whatever it is, we'll keep our promise. We'll be here.

In this Tumblr post, I am exposing my most vulnerable persona - as a K-pop fan who grew up in this community and spent my youth with these idols that are rapidly taking over the international music scene. I am amazed how my September ended - with great people for such a great person.

Shine brightly, @dlwlrma 💜

항상 사랑하고 응원할게요 지은 언니. 💜💚

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bts-trans · 3 months ago

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240922 V’s Instagram Stories

Story 1: 의석이 (https://www.instagram.com/stories/thv/3462751880387230859) Story 2: @/dlwlrama 100번째 공연 축하해요 🎊 (https://www.instagram.com/stories/thv/3462754610375610183?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=NHQ1bmhhZXI0bzNl)

Story 1: Euiseokie Story 2: @/dlwlrama Congratulations on your 100th concert 🎊

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#240922 #v #taehyung #j-hope #hobi #hoseok #instagram #insta #story #wow so jealous of them attending that iu concert #bts #bangtan

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ningfly · 8 months ago

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ᡣ𐭩. ݁₊ ⊹ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ₊ ⊹