
K-pop soloist and actress IU has finally arrived in the Philippines last Thursday, May 30, in preparation for her upcoming “H.E.R.E.H World Tour” in Manila (Bulacan).
Reports said that the singer arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 1 last night where Filipino Uaenas patiently waited to get a glimpse of her.
welcome to manila IU! #아이유 #IU#HEREH #HEREH_WORLD_TOUR_IN_MANILA pic.twitter.com/Dz0eR9FWv5
-- CJVG (@mijageorge) May 30, 2024
After her arrival, IU rode in a van where she attempted to wave hello to her fans.
She even brought snacks and gifts from Korea as present to fans who waited for her arrival in Manila.
@_IUofficial Welcome back to the Philippines Jieun eonni, even though we arrived late to see you 🥹 Thank you to those Uaena who shared IU's gift, thank you guys ❤️
-- H.E.R 아이유 🐥 (@angelica0817) May 30, 2024
Jieunah~ we are very sorry for what happen at the airport 🥹🙏 I hope your okay, see you on June1 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/tmcYYzG3xu
But what meant to be a fun welcoming night for IU turned out to be chaotic as some fans rushed toward the singer's van. Some even tried to put their hands inside as the windows were down so IU could greet the fans outside.
This caused chaos among fans, and some apologized to the artist through their social media accounts. They also expressed their concern for the safety of the idol and assured that they will be more cautious on the day of the concert.
Team Airport for IU!! #아이유 #IU#HEREH #HEREH_WORLD_TOUR_IN_MANILA pic.twitter.com/8OGsdqdzGn
-- ash . ✧ (@jieunmyceleb) May 30, 2024
Although IU's arrival in the Philippines was chaotic and exciting in both ways, Uaenas are still looking forward for the singer's concert this weekend.
IU is set to hit the stage of Philippine Arena this Saturday, June 1, at 6:30 p.m. for her “H.E.R.E.H World Tour” in Manila. This would be her first show in the Philippines after almost five years since her “Love Poem in Manila” last December 2019 at the Araneta Coliseum.
PULP Live World also prepared an IU Pop-up Store to celebrate her highly-anticipated concert in the Philippines.
They first brought the store in the Mall of Asia from May 19 to 28, and will move to the Philippine Arena on the day of the concert.
According to PULP Live World, the IU pop-up store/official merch booth will be located at the Mega Tent Parking A and will be open from 9 a.m. until supplies last.
Fans could avail some of IU's official merchandise like lightstick, grip toks, tote bag, sweatshirt, hats, and many more.
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