FAQ
Who is IU?
IU is a stage name and her real name is ‘이지은 (Lee Ji Eun)’. ‘Eun’ in Korean can mean ‘silver’ as well and IU mentioned during the Palette Epilogue film screening that her friends used to call her‘이지금은통 (Lee Ji Gold Silver Bronze)’ when she was young, which is how she came up with the name ‘이지금 (Lee Ji Gold)’ for her Instagram. ‘이지금’ also has a double meaning of ‘right now’, so it was used as the song title for one of her tracks on the Palette album. (cr: iu-jjang)
What does “dlwlrma” mean?
When you type her real name '이지금' (Lee Ji Eun) using a Korean keyboard in English mode, the result is 'dlwlrma'.
Is IU on social media?
IU has a personal Twitter account (@lily199iu) but no longer uses it. She does actively use Instagram (@dlwlrma). Her label, EDAM Entertainment, manages her official Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube pages. EDAM also has their own official Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube pages.
Where can I buy IU CDs/merch/lightstick?
Her music is available to stream on all popular music platforms! You can purchase her physical CDs on most sites that sell K-pop (e.g. Ktown4u, YesAsia, Amazon, eBay, G-market).
IU Canada also hosts group orders for her official merch, as well as occasional assorted album group orders! You can buy various IU merchandise from her label's online shop, they ship internationally! Unfortunately, a lot of her merchandise is often limited edition, including her lightstick so they are not available through official merchandisers.
Can I send IU fan letters/presents?
You can send fan letters and presents to the address provided on the fancafe (last updated: 190816).
What does 'Uaena' mean?
IU’s fancafe used to be called Uaena and over time, IU fans were called Uaenas. “You”(U) is from English, “ae”(爱) is Sino-Korean for “love”, and “na”(나) is Korean for “me”. (cr: iu-jjang)
What does 'Canaena' mean?
As Uaena are IU's fans, Canaena (Canadian uaena) is IU's Canadian fans. Just as Maena are IU fans from Manila (Philippines) and Kuaena are IU fans from Kuala Lampur (Malaysia) as named by IU when she had concerts there. However, we Canaena named ourselves.
Who are 'biscuits' or 'star candies'?
IU said on her fancafe that male fans are 건빵 (geonbbang or biscuits) because that’s her favourite snack and female fans are 별사탕 (byeolsatang or star candy) because IU used to have very few female fans, just like the rare star candies when you buy a pack of biscuits. Also, antis are milk because when you eat many biscuits, you might need a drink of milk to maintain balance, hence they are undoubtedly a part of her life. (cr: iu-jjang)
Is there an IU fanclub?
Yes! Each generation of fanclubs lasts one full year. Membership benefits include fan club goods, first dibs on chances to buy concert tickets, and more! 'Uaena' fanclub recruitment generally begins in summer and lasts two weeks. You are only able to join the fanclub during that time period. IU Canada will be sharing information as it updates and is relevant.
During the recruitment period, please refer to this tutorial to join the fanclub.
Canadian fanclub information: For 3rd & 4th gen, each membership kit was 25,000 KRW along with shipping to Canada which was 41,500 KRW for a total of 66,500 KRW (~74.50 CAD). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 5th gen membership went up to 30,000 KRW while shipping remained the same for total of 71,500 KRW. The latest 6th gen membership fee increased to 35,000 KRW excluding shipping.
So far, she's had 6 fanclub generations:
1st Gen (2017-2018)
↳ Recruitment period: July 25-Aug 6, 2017
2nd Gen (2018-2019)
↳ Recruitment period: July 16-Aug 19, 2018
3rd Gen (2019-2020)
↳ Recruitment period: July 15-July 28, 2019
4th Gen (2020-2021)
↳ Recruitment period: Aug 10-Aug 23, 2020
5th Gen (2022-2023)
↳ Recruitment period: Jan 24-Feb 6, 2022
6th Gen (2023-2024)
↳ Recruitment period: Feb 13-Feb 26, 2023
How can I join the official Uaena Daum fancafe?
Please refer to this tutorial.