[talk] Wow, if I lived in Seoul, I would love to go there.

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10 days The Hyundai Seoul

Singer and actress IU opens a special space for her fans.

IU's pop-up store 'Found at Eight' will be held at Epic Seoul on the 5th floor of The Hyundai Seoul from September 10th to 21st. This pop-up store was planned to convey "a sparkling story that stays in the heart for a long time" to Yuaena, and will provide a special experience with an exhibition and MD inspired by IU's music, photos, lyrics, and the 8th fan club character 'Aileen'.

The space is designed with diverse themes. A photo zone is provided for fans to create memories, and various objects and spaces are available to reminisce about their experiences with IU. There's also a space where you can leave a letter directly to the artist. The indoor and outdoor galleries and media walls showcase a variety of content, including portraits of IU, behind-the-scenes footage, and music videos.

At the event, visitors can find a variety of merchandise featuring IU and Aileen characters, including keychains, griptoks, umbrellas, and hats. Some items are limited edition. Purchases are only available to customers who have confirmed their visit through advance reservations. A random capsule machine will also be available for anyone to participate in without a reservation. All visitors will receive a Holospecs telescope, and fan club members will receive two special photocards and an Aileen card cover sticker.

The pop-up store operates on a free online pre-order basis for all sessions, available through Melon Ticket. The fan club pre-order, which opened on the 1st, received an explosive response, with queues forming immediately after opening. General reservations begin today (the 3rd) at 6 PM. Further details about the pop-up store can be found on IU's official SNS channels.

Meanwhile, IU won the Best Actress and Popular Star awards at the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards for her Netflix series "Fooled By" (literal title), and the drama also garnered much attention by taking home the grand prize. She also won the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the 7th Newsis Hallyu Expo. She will be holding a fan meetup, "2025 IU FAN MEET-UP [Bye, Summer]," at KSPO DOME on September 13th and 14th. She is currently busy filming her next drama, "21st Century Grand Prince's Wife."

Wow, if I lived in Seoul, I would love to go there.