Singer IU conveyed a plea to fans.

IU's agency, EDAM Entertainment, announced through IU's official fan cafe on the 17th, "We will provide guidance on fan etiquette for the formation of a healthy fandom culture."

First, the agency informed, "Visits to private spaces, indiscriminate live broadcasts within airport facilities, intrusive behavior, and on-site visits are prohibited." 

They further emphasized, "All socially inappropriate actions that should not be done as fans or that may lead to condemnation from the fandom are strictly prohibited."

The announcement also outlined the consequences for violating fan etiquette. It explained, "Without prior warning, IU's official fan club 'Uaena' membership and privileges may be restricted or revoked." 

Additionally, they added, "In cases where violations of etiquette are deemed severe and potentially constitute criminal acts, legal actions, both civil and criminal, may be taken."

On another note, IU has been suffering from malicious harassment. It has been reported that she has been a target of online harassment, baseless accusations, and even death threats. 

The agency revealed on the 6th, "Recently, there have been reports of death threats against the artist," and expressed that "the level of violent behavior toward the artist has already crossed the line."

<Full EDAM Entertainment Announcement>

Hello. This is EDAM Entertainment. In order to further enhance the safety and protection of our affiliated artist and to foster a healthy fan culture, we would like to provide guidelines for IU's fan etiquette.

For any violations of this fan etiquette, our company may impose official sanctions both online and offline, including penalties.

We kindly request that all fans familiarize themselves with the following guidelines to ensure there are no adverse consequences in your activities. Thank you.

[Fan Etiquette Guidelines]

1. Visiting private spaces, including the company, recording studios, practice rooms, hair/makeup shops, and other personal spaces that may infringe on the artist's private life, such as their residence, is strictly prohibited.

2. Indiscriminate on-site live broadcasts and recordings within airport facilities, including the immigration and security areas, baggage claim areas, duty-free shops, lounges, as well as on the plane, can cause discomfort to the general public and airport personnel. Additionally, it can infringe upon the artist's personal life, and hence, is prohibited.

3. In offline interactions, any behavior exceeding reasonable proximity to the artist, continuous communication, visits, conversations, and physical contact will be prohibited. This applies to the artist's family, acquaintances, and friends as well.

4. For private schedules, which cannot be disclosed in advance due to the request of the organizing party for reasons of security, on-site visits are strictly forbidden.

5. During official offline activities, unauthorized departures from the artist's guided path, unauthorized entry into restricted areas (e.g., waiting rooms, parking lots), excessive disputes with fans of other artists, and any verbal or physical abuse directed at on-site staff or security personnel are strictly prohibited.

6. In addition, impersonation of others for fan activities, taking photos, recording or audio recording in unauthorized areas, selling the artist's personal information, selling flight information (flights, seats, etc.) for the artist's domestic and international arrivals and departures, interfering with artist-related work, and non-compliance with requests for cooperation are all strictly prohibited.

In line with the above, any behavior that is deemed socially inappropriate, whether as a fan or within the fandom, is strictly prohibited.

[Company Sanctions for Violating Fan Etiquette]

1. In cases of fan etiquette violations, without prior warning, IU's official fan club 'Uaena' membership and privileges may be restricted or revoked.

2. Participation in IU's official schedules (concerts, public broadcasts, fan sign events, etc.) may be restricted without prior notice.

3. Requests may be made to delete recorded material, and forced removal may be applied.

4. In cases where violations of etiquette are deemed severe and potentially constitute criminal acts, legal actions, including civil and criminal proceedings, may be taken.

• The content regarding sanctions for violations may be subject to future revisions.