“Queen Moments” — Fans Astounded by IU’s Stunning Production at ‘Encore: The Winning’ Concert in Seoul During Her ‘IU HERE H World Tour’

On September 21, 2024, IU launched the first of her two eagerly awaited events titled ‘Encore: The Winning’ shows, marking the finale of her ‘HEREH World Tour’ at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Renowned for its breathtaking production, this concert once again provided fans with an extraordinary experience.

One of the most talked-about highlights from the concert featured the idol seemingly ‘surfing’ above the audience on a surfboard, accompanied by backup dancers dressed as vibrant sea creatures, including jellyfish and sharks, who interacted with fans. The glowing lightstick colors waved by attendees transformed the stadium into a dazzling ocean, amplifying the immersive ambiance.

The concert showcased an impressive musical arrangement, which included a live band, a three-member polyphonic group, a 40-person harmony choir, and a 32-piece symphony orchestra. Following the idol’s mesmerizing visuals shared online, fans took to social media platforms to express their excitement. One fan on X, @devanghelita, wrote:

“IU Queen things, that’s her mind – making masterpiece into a legacy.”

Many other fans echoed similar sentiments on X.

“Woooahhh this is soooo cool! Her flying on a surfboard, backup dancers carrying jellyfish, sharks, or any sea creature in the audience… while the lightstick colors resemble the ocean! The production is seriously insane!!”a fan expressed.

“THE FIRST KOREAN WHO SURFED IN THE AIR. YES!”an X user commented.

“I KEPT ON EXPLAINING TO MY FRIEND THAT THIS IS HER. THAT THIS IS NOT A KPOP GROUP. AND SHE WAS LIKE WHAT IN THE WORLD HOW,”another person remarked.

A standout moment of the evening was the stunning drone light show accompanying the idol’s performance of ‘Last Fantasy,’ backed by a full orchestra.

“Soccer fans said the concert might ruin the grass, so IU decided to fly every other song. What a considerate queen, I think!!”a fan mentioned.

“I’ve never seen an idol who puts so much effort into their concert… she’s truly the best,”an X user commented.

“You’re so good at your craft. This makes me add ‘Going to We just to see you perform live & witness this kind of production with my own eyes’ to my bucket list this lifetime. So PLEASE be you for a long time for me to experience this and cross it off my list,”another fan remarked.

More Highlights from IU’s ‘Encore: The Winning Show in Seoul’

Moreover, the ‘Eight’ singer captivated the crowd with her performance of ‘Shh,’ featuring visuals of prominent female celebrities from various generations, thus paying tribute to influential women in the entertainment industry.

Fans were left in awe by the grand scale and innovative creativity of the production, further solidifying IU’s reputation for delivering unforgettable live performances. Notable women showcased during her ‘Shh’ stage included members of MAMAMOO such as Chuu, Ailee, LOVELYZ’s Yein and Sujeong, BILLLIE’s Moon Sua, Suhyeon, Haram, NMIXX’s Kyujin, AKMU’s Suhyun, Kwon Eun-bi, Jim Sejeong, Yang Hee-eun, Han Young-ae, Patti Kim, and NewJeans’ Hyein, among others.

The K-pop sensation will wrap up her six-month tour on September 22, 2024, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, after captivating audiences in international locations such as Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, London, Washington, D.C., and more.

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