IU postpones concert and album
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The postponement may affect IU's near-term revenue from concert tickets and album sales, but her long-term brand value is unlikely to suffer significantly. List of Kakao M labels's stock (if publicly traded) could see minor negative sentiment, but the impact is limited given IU's strong fanbase and expected recovery.
K-pop singer and actress IU (Lee Ji-eun) has postponed her September 2026 concert at Goyang Stadium and the release of her sixth full-length album due to worsening symptoms of patulous Eustachian tube, a chronic ear condition. Her agency, List of Kakao M labels, announced the decision on July 20, 2026, stating that IU's health is the top priority. IU shared a message on fan platform Berriz explaining that her symptoms have persisted day and night, making it difficult to sing. Experts advised against performing due to the physical demands of concerts. The postponement also affects the album release, which was tied to the concert and tour. IU apologized to fans and promised to focus on treatment. Separately, IU recently filed a request for evidence disclosure against Meta Platforms in connection with a defamation case involving malicious comments. Her relationship with actor Lee Jong-suk ended after four years, as confirmed by their agencies.
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