List of IU concert tours explained

IU concert tours
Label1:Concert tours
Data1:9
Label2:One-off concerts
Data2:3

South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer and actress IU has embarked on numerous headlining concert tours, four of which toured multiple countries in Asia.

Real Fantasy

Concert Tour Name:Real Fantasy
Artist:IU
Album:Last Fantasy
Location:South Korea
Number Of Shows:13
Attendance:28,000
This Tour:Real Fantasy
(2012)
Next Tour:Modern Times
(2013)

Real Fantasy was the first concert tour by IU. She toured six cities in South Korea: Seoul, Ulsan, Jeonju, Suwon, Busan and Daegu. The tour began on June 2, 2012, with two dates in Seoul and finished on July 15 in Daegu. Two dates in Seoul were added to celebrate the end on the tour.

Background

On April 16, 2012, Loen announced IU would tour concert halls in six cities in South Korea: Seoul, Ulsan, Jeonju, Suwon, Busan and Daegu.[1] Tickets for the first two dates in Seoul were put on sale on Interpark the next day and sold out in 30 minutes.[2] [3] IU released a single album, Spring of a Twenty Year Old, on May 11. The stages of the three songs included in the album were revealed for the first time at the concert.[4] On August 27, it was announced that IU would hold two additional encore concerts on an outdoor stage in Seoul on September 22 and 23. Tickets were put on sale on Interpark on September 3.[5] A special DVD was released digitally on December 18, while the physical version was released on December 27. It included footage of the encore concert held in Seoul on September 22, about 50 minutes of live performances, concert rehearsals and interviews, other videos, an 84-page photo book, and 30 star cards, as well as songs from Spring of a Twenty Year Old and Last Fantasy.[6]

Show overview and reception

The music director was G. Gorilla, singer-songwriter and member of the South Korean rock band Eve. For the concert, IU collaborated with the Urban Pops Orchestra.[7] The concert opened with "the dreamlike atmosphere" of "Cruel Fairytale" and "You & I". IU performed "Peach", "Rain Drop", "Nagging", "The Night of the First Breakup", "Mia", "Every End of the Day", "Love Attack", "Marshmallow", "Uncle". During "Nagging" and "Uncle", she was joined on stage by Lim Seul-ong and Heo Kyung-hwan, respectively. She performed dance covers of a mix of songs, including "Boom Boom Pow" by Black Eyed Peas, "Rainism" by Rain and "Trouble Maker" by Trouble Maker.[8] Several singers made guest appearances during the tour, including Lee Juck, Lee Seung-gi, 2AM, Sung Si-kyung, K.Will, Kim Tae-woo, Leessang, Sunny Hill, Jia, Ra.D, Haha, Norazo, Sweet Sorrow, Baechigi, Mighty Mouth, Huh Gak and Second Moon. Others celebrities that made an appearance include Noh Hong-cheol, Park Ji-sung, Yoo In-na and Ji Hyun-woo.

The tour recorded an average ticket sale rate of 90% in 11 dates in six cities and attracted 20,000 spectators. The additional two dates in Seoul attracted 8,000 spectators.[9] After the first two-day concert in Seoul, it was reported that 43.8% of ticket purchasers were in their 20s, 24.2% were in their 30s and 19.6% were in their 40s, while only 12.4% were in their teens. Furthermore, 71% of the spectators were male, which was considered uncommon for a K-pop concert.[10] The first show in Seoul was well received and IU's ability to confidently lead a three-hour concert by herself was praised alongside her vocals and dancing skills.[11] [12] Lee Mi-young of JoyNews24 commented that the performance was enjoyable for both young adults and families.[12] Park Young-woong of Star News said that "it was a performance that predicted IU's future". The tour as a whole received positive reviews.[13]

Tour dates

Date! scope="col" style="width:10em;"
CityCountryVenueAttendance
June 2, 2012SeoulSouth KoreaKyung Hee University Peace Hall20,000
June 3, 2012
June 9, 2012UlsanUlsan KBS Hall
June 10, 2012
June 16, 2012JeonjuJeonbuk National University Stadium
June 30, 2012SuwonGyeonggi Arts Center
July 1, 2012
July 7, 2012BusanBusan KBS Hall
July 8, 2012
July 14, 2012DaeguYeungnam University Grand Hall
July 15, 2012
September 22, 2012SeoulKorean War Memorial Peace Plaza8,000
September 23, 2012
Total28,000

Modern Times

Concert Tour Name:Modern Times
Artist:IU
Album:Modern Times
Location:South Korea
Number Of Shows:4
Last Tour:Real Fantasy
(2012)
This Tour:Modern Times
(2013)
Next Tour:Chat-Shire
(2015)

Modern Times was the second concert tour by IU, launched in support of her third studio album Modern Times (2013). She visited two cities in South Korea: Seoul on November 23 and 24, 2013, and Busan on November 30 and December 1.

Background

Following the release of her third studio album Modern Times (2013), IU started promoting the album on music shows but had to cancel the remaining activities due to her casting in the television series Bel Ami (2013–2014). On October 15, 2013, it was announced that IU would hold her second concert tour Modern Times to support the album. She performed at Kyung Hee University Peace Hall in Seoul on November 23 and 24, 2013, and at Busan KBS Hall in Busan on November 30 and December 1.[14] [15]

Show overview

IU presented songs from Modern Times and rearranged versions of her past hit songs.[14] She started the concert with "The Red Shoes". She played the role of a woman seeking revenge after her lover abandoned her in "Wait" and "Obliviate"s stages. During "Mia", "I Really Don't Like Her" and "Voice Mail", IU sat down and performed with her acoustic guitar. She also performed "Wild Flower", "You Know", "Every End of the Day", "You & I", "Good Day", "Modern Times" and "Secret". IU covered older popular Korean songs, including "The Forgotten Season" by, "The Letter" by and "Somehow I Found You" by . She was joined on stage by for their collaborative song "Walk with Me, Girl" and together they covered his 1995 single "About Romance".[16]

Tour dates

Date! scope="col" style="width:10em;"
CityCountryVenue
November 23, 2013SeoulSouth KoreaKyung Hee University Peace Hall
November 24, 2013
November 30, 2013BusanBusan KBS Hall
December 1, 2013

Chat-Shire

Concert Tour Name:Chat-Shire
Artist:IU
Album:Chat-Shire
Location:South Korea
Number Of Shows:7
Attendance:15,000+
Last Tour:Modern Times
(2013)
This Tour:Chat-Shire
(2015)
Next Tour:24 Steps: One, Two, Three, Four
(2016–2017)

Chat-Shire was the third concert tour by IU. She toured four cities in South Korea: Seoul, Busan, Daegu and Gwangju. The tour began on November 21, 2015, with two dates in Seoul and finished on December 31.

Background

On October 19, 2015, four days before the release of IU's fourth extended play, Chat-Shire, it was announced that the singer would hold her third concert tour Chat-Shire in support of the EP, and would not perform on music shows to focus on live performances and her health, which had been deteriorating due to hectic schedules.[17] Starting in November, the tour four cities in South Korea: Seoul, Busan, Daegu and Gwangju.[18] Tickets for the first two concerts in Seoul were put on sale on Interpark on October 26 and, according to Loen, sold out in one minute.[19] [20] Ticket sales for the concert in Busan started on October 29.[21] On December 8, it was announced that IU would hold two additional encore concerts at Jamsil Students' Gymnasium in Seoul on December 30 and 31. Tickets were put on sale on Interpark on December 10.[22] On December 31, Loen announced on Facebook that a limited edition photo book would be sold alongside ticket reservations. It would also be sold on Melon Shopping.[23]

Despite its success, Chat-Shire became controversial when the Korean publisher of the novel My Sweet Orange Tree (1968), from which IU took inspiration for the b-side "Zezé", criticized IU's "sexual" interpretation of the five-year-old protagonist in the lyrics of the song and on the EP's cover artwork.[24] The scandal started a heated debate in the Korean entertainment industry over freedom of interpretation.[25] As the main producer of the EP, she was also criticized for illegally sampling Britney Spears' 2007 song "Gimme More" on a bonus track of the EP.[26] As a result, many ticket reservations were allegedly cancelled.[27]

Show overview and reception

The concert lasted circa two hours, during which IU performed 20 songs.[28] The first half focused on dance songs, while in the second half IU presented her popular ballads.[29] IU appeared on the stage as a "fairy tale protagonist" wearing a white dress and opened the show with "Shoes". Upon presenting "Zezé", she said "It's a song in the new album. It's a song I love unchangingly". The concert marked IU's first performance of "Twenty-Three", during which she wore a black crop top and hot pants. Commenting on the outfit, she said "I thought it was like Sailor Moon. Isn't it like the clothes of a female protagonist who transforms?".[30] She performed a mix of "lively" and "heartfelt" songs, including "Every End of the Day", "You & I", "The Red Shoes", "The Shower", "Knees", "Bad Day", "Obliviate", "Red Queen", "Everyone Has Secrets" and "See you on Friday". She also sang "My Old Story" and "Meaning of You" from her remake album A Flower Bookmark (2014), as well as a medley of the theme songs of Sailor Moon (1992–1997), Cardcaptor Sakura (1998–2000) and Yumeiro Patissiere (2009–2010). She ended the show with her hit song "Good Day". IU came back on stage for the encore and performed "Heart", "Glasses" and her unreleased song "Drama", which would later be featured on her 2021 EP Pieces.

Among sets, IU took the time to interact with the audience and share personal stories.[31] During the first concert in Seoul, Dynamic Duo joined IU on the stage for "Leon" and performed their songs "Jam" and "Friday Night". Several celebrities made guest appearances during the two-day concert in Seoul, including IU's boyfriend at the time Chang Kiha, Kwon Jung-yeol of 10cm, Yoo In-na, Ji Hyun-woo, Han Seung-yeon, Goo Hara, Lim Seul-ong, Baek A-yeon, Hyukoh, Epik High and GFriend.[32] [33]

The tour attracted 15,000 spectators for the first five performances. IU's vocals and versatility were praised.[34] Choi Hyun-jung of The Dong-a Ilbo said it was "a concert that combines story and song". The concert held on November 21 was IU's first public appearance following the scandal. After a discussion with her music director, she decided to include "Zezé" in the set list despite the controversy.[35] Critics commended IU for her decision, which was perceived as a bold move from the singer that showed "the affection and sincerity she had for this song".[36] Choi Hyun-jung wrote, "IU is a singer with a much stronger mentality than we thought, and at her concert that day, she overcame her burden with her sometimes strong and witty appearance".

Tour dates

Date! scope="col" style="width:10em;"
CityCountryVenueAttendance
November 21, 2015SeoulSouth KoreaOlympic Hall15,000
November 22, 2015
November 29, 2015BusanBusan Exhibition & Convention Center
December 6, 2015DaeguDaegu Exhibition & Convention Center
December 13, 2015GwangjuKim Daejung Convention Center
December 30, 2015SeoulJamsil Students' Gymnasium
December 31, 2015
TotalN/A

24 Steps: One, Two, Three, Four

Concert Tour Name:24 Steps: One, Two, Three, Four
Artist:IU
Location:Asia
Number Of Shows:4
Last Tour:Chat-Shire
(2015)
This Tour:24 Steps: One, Two, Three, Four
(2016–2017)
Next Tour:Palette
(2017)

Set list

This set list is representative of the show on December 4, 2016, in Seoul.[37]

  1. "Twenty-Four"
  2. "Red Queen"
  3. "Pierrot Smiles At Us"
  4. "Shoes"
  5. "Every End of the Day"
  6. "You & I"
  7. "Someday"
  8. "A Dreamer"
  9. "I Really Don't Like Her"
  10. "Mia"
  11. "Meaning of You"
  12. "Summer Love"
  13. "Sogyeokdong"
  14. "4AM"
  15. "Glasses"
  16. "Zezé"
  17. "Knees
  18. "Boo" / "Marshmallow"
  19. Cover medley of the theme songs of Slam Dunk, and Full Moon o Sagashite
  20. "Leon"
  21. "Merry Christmas Ahead"
  22. "See you on Friday" / "Let It Snow"
  23. "Good Day"
Encore
  1. "The Shower"
  2. "Heart"
  3. "You Know"

Tour dates

Date! scope="col" style="width:10em;"
CityCountryVenueAttendance
December 3, 2016SeoulSouth KoreaSK Olympic Handball Gymnasium7,000[38]
December 4, 2016
December 16, 2016Hong KongChinaHKCEC–Hall 5BC
January 7, 2017New Taipei CityTaiwanXinzhuang Gymnasium

Palette

Concert Tour Name:Palette
Artist:IU
Album:Palette
Location:Asia
Number Of Shows:6
Last Tour:24 Steps: One, Two, Three, Four
(2016–2017)
This Tour:Palette
(2017)
Next Tour:Dlwlrma
(2018–2019)
Date! scope="col" style="width:10em;"
CityCountryVenueAttendance
November 3, 2017BusanSouth KoreaSajik Arena
November 11, 2017GwangjuUniversiade Gymnasium
November 25, 2017Hong KongChinaAsiaWorld–Expo Hall 10
December 3, 2017CheongjuSouth KoreaSeokyu Culture Gymnasium
December 9, 2017SeoulJamsil Indoor Stadium12,000[39]
December 10, 2017

Dlwlrma

Concert Tour Name:Dlwlrma
Artist:IU
Location:Asia
Number Of Shows:10
Last Tour:Palette
(2017)
This Tour:Dlwlrma
(2018–2019)
Next Tour:Love, Poem
(2019)
Date! scope="col" style="width:10em;"
CityCountryVenueAttendance
October 28, 2018BusanSouth KoreaSajik Arena
November 10, 2018GwangjuUniversiade Gymnasium
November 17, 2018SeoulOlympic Gymnastics Arena24,000[40]
November 18, 2018
December 8, 2018Hong KongChinaAsiaWorld–Expo Hall 106,000[41]
December 15, 2018SingaporeThe Star Theatre5,000[42]
December 16, 2018BangkokThailandImpact Exhibition Hall 4
December 24, 2018TaipeiTaiwanNangang Exhibition Center10,000[43]
December 25, 2018
January 5, 2019JejuSouth KoreaInternational Convention Center

Love, Poem

Concert Tour Name:Love, Poem
Artist:IU
Album:Love Poem
Location:Asia
Number Of Shows:15
Last Tour:Dlwlrma
(2018–2019)
This Tour:Love, Poem
(2019)
Next Tour:The Golden Hour
(2022)
Date! scope="col" style="width:10em;"
CityCountryVenueAttendance
November 2, 2019GwangjuSouth KoreaWomen's University Universiade Gymnasium
November 3, 2019
November 9, 2019IncheonNamdong Gymnasium
November 16, 2019BusanSajik Arena
November 23, 2019SeoulOlympic Gymnastics Arena30,000[44]
November 24, 2019
November 30, 2019TaoyuanTaiwanNTSU Arena15,000
December 1, 2019
December 6, 2019SingaporeThe Star Theatre
December 7, 2019
December 13, 2019ManilaPhilippinesAraneta Coliseum
December 21, 2019Kuala LumpurMalaysiaAxiata Arena
December 24, 2019BangkokThailandThunder Dome3,500[45]
December 28, 2019JakartaIndonesiaTennis Indoor Senayan
December 29, 2019
Total90,000[46]

The Golden Hour: Under the Orange Sun

See main article: The Golden Hour: Under the Orange Sun.

HEREH World Tour

See main article: IU H.E.R. World Tour.

Other concerts

TitleDurationAssociated release(s)RegionShowsAttendance
IU Japan Premium Special LiveJanuary 24, 2012Japan24,000[47]
IU Friendship Showcase — Spring 2012September 17, 2012 — October 15, 2012"Good Day" (Japanese version)
"You & I" (Japanese version)
5[48]
IU Friendship Special Concert — Autumn 2012September 17, 201215,000[49]
Modern Times Showcase In Hong KongMarch 23, 2014Modern TimesHong Kong1[50]
Just One Step... That Much MoreMay 22, 2014 — June 1, 2014A Flower BookmarkSouth Korea83,600[51]
I&U Fan MeetingNovember 1, 2015 — January 10, 2016Hong Kong, China, Taiwan4[52] [53]
IU Good Day China Fan Meeting TourJuly 9, 2016 – August 27, 2016China7[54]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201204180906221002. ko:대세 아이유 콘서트 30분만에 전석 매진 '티켓파워마저 입증'. All seats sold out in 30 minutes at the popular IU concert 'Prove even the power of tickets'. Kwon. Soo-bin. April 18, 2012. Newsen. ko. July 28, 2022. July 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220728191709/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201204180906221002. live.
  3. Web site: https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012040608064609703&type=1&outlink=1. ko:아이유, 데뷔 4년만에 첫 단독콘서트..6월 전국투어. IU's first solo concert after 4 years of debut... June nationwide tour. Lee. Kyung-ho. April 6, 2012. Star News. ko. July 28, 2022. July 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220728191709/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012040608064609703&type=1&outlink=1. live.
  4. Web site: https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012050209192461808&type=1&outlink=1. ko:아이유 첫 콘서트, 삼촌팬들 몰린다..43.8% 예매. IU's first concert, uncle fans flock..43.8% reservation. Park. Young-woong. May 2, 2012. StarNews. ko. July 30, 2022. July 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220730155337/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012050209192461808&type=1&outlink=1. live.
  5. Web site: https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201208271439282410. ko:아이유 앵콜 콘서트 개최, 평균 티켓 판매율 90% 폭발반응. IU's encore concert was held, and the average ticket sales rate was 90% explosive.. Lee. Min-ji. August 27, 2012. Newsen. ko. July 28, 2022. July 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220728191708/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201208271439282410. live.
  6. Web site: http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201212181426331136. ko:아이유, 첫 전국투어 스페셜 DVD 발매 '팬서비스'. IU's first national tour special DVD release 'Fan Service'. Ko. Kyung-min. December 18, 2012. MyDaily. ko. July 30, 2022. July 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220730155333/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201212181426331136. live.
  7. Web site: https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201207161453420510. ko:20대 솔로여가수 아이유 첫 단독콘서트가 남긴 것. What the first solo concert of IU, a solo female singer in her 20s, left behind. Ha. Su-jeong. July 16, 2012. Newsen. ko. July 29, 2022. July 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220729155451/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201207161453420510. live.
  8. Web site: https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012060320042923686&type=1&outlink=1. ko:아이유, 감성·소통 빛난 첫 콘서트..7천 삼촌부대 열광. IU's first concert with sensibility and communication shining..7 thousand uncle's enthusiasm. Park. Young-woong. June 3, 2012. Star News. ko. July 29, 2022. July 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220729135336/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012060320042923686&type=1&outlink=1. live.
  9. Web site: 아이유, 앵콜 콘서트도 대성황…8000 관객 열광. IU's encore concert was a great success ... an audience of 8,000 cheers. Choi. Jeong-ah. September 24, 2012. Sports World. ko. July 27, 2022. July 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220730155336/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=396&aid=0000033837. live.
  10. Web site: IU ticket sales snapped up by 'Uncle Fans'. Sunwoo. Carla. May 3, 2012. Korea JoongAng Daily. December 6, 2015. December 10, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151210223230/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2952253. live.
  11. Web site: https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012060410504737430&type=1&outlink=1. ko:콘서트서 빛난 아이유의 미래..'스무살의 꿈'. IU's bright future at the concert...'Twenty-year-old dream'. Park. Young-woong. June 4, 2012. Star News. ko. July 29, 2022. July 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220729155447/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012060410504737430&type=1&outlink=1. live.
  12. Web site: https://www.joynews24.com/view/662562. ko:아이유, '대세' 입증한 생애 첫 단독콘서트 성황 '역시 아이유'. IU's first solo concert proving 'popularity', 'IU is also a success'. Lee. Mi-young. JoyNews24. June 4, 2012 . ko. July 29, 2022. July 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220729155449/https://www.joynews24.com/view/662562. live.
  13. Web site: https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20131015/58222444/2. ko:아이유, 분홍신 신고 서울-부산서 두 번째 단독 콘서트 개최. IU holds her second solo concert in Seoul-Busan, wearing pink shoes. Oh. Se-hoon. October 15, 2013. Sports Donga. ko. August 8, 2022.
  14. Web site: http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109704470. ko:아이유, 11월 두번째 단독콘서트 '모던타임즈' 개최. IU to hold 2nd solo concert 'Modern Times' in November. Im. Young-jin. October 15, 2013. Osen. ko. July 29, 2022. July 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220730155335/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109704470. live.
  15. Web site: http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109730591. ko:이승기 VS 아이유, '국민동생' 둘의 콘서트 격돌. Lee Seung-gi VS IU, 'National Little Brother' concert clash. November 22, 2013. Osen. ko. July 29, 2022. July 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220730155346/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109730591. live.
  16. Web site: https://www.tvreport.co.kr/427394. ko:국민여동생 아이유는 대체불가 뮤지션으로 성장했습니다(종합). National sister IU has grown into an irreplaceable musician (comprehensive). Kim. Ye-na. November 24, 2013. TV Report. ko. July 30, 2022. July 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220730155338/https://www.tvreport.co.kr/427394. live.
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  19. Web site: https://www.joynews24.com/view/924449. ko:아이유, 11월 단독콘서트 '챗셔' 개최…4개 도시 투어. IU to hold solo concert 'Chatshire' in November... 4 Cities Tour. Jeong. Byung-geun. October 19, 2015. JoyNews24. ko. July 31, 2022. July 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220731154523/https://www.joynews24.com/view/924449. live.
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    • News: Park . So-jung . September 11, 2015 . IU to hold fan meeting in Hong Kong . Yonhap . Seoul . live . January 7, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160705180727/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2015/09/11/0200000000AEN20150911001500315.html . July 5, 2016.
    • Web site: 2015 I & U IN SHANGHAI . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150831071748/http://en.damai.cn/event/tickets_88549/ . August 31, 2015 . January 7, 2016 . Damai.
    • Web site: . December 21, 2015 . 아이유, 중국에서 통했을까 살펴보니... . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304185718/http://star.mk.co.kr/v2/view.php?year=2015&no=1201320 . March 4, 2016 . January 7, 2016 . Maeil Business Newspaper.
  53. Web site: Hwang . Hye-jin . December 15, 2015 . IU Tops K-Pop Chart in Taiwan . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151217225121/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/100895/iu-tops-k-pop-chart-in-taiwan . December 17, 2015 . January 7, 2016 . Newsen . CJ E&M eNewsWorld.
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