OAKLAND, Calif. ( KRON ) — It was a monumental night for Bay Area IU fans who have waited years to see the K-pop star live. Since debuting in 2008, Lee Ji-eun, better known as IU, has amassed millions of fans and performed in many different countries.
But none of the concerts were in North America, let alone the Bay Area, until this year. IU’s Oakland Arena show Tuesday night was only one of six in the United States on her “HEREH” world tour – a concert that sold out “quickly .”
In her first-ever live Bay Area performance, IU kicked off the show a little after 7:30 p.m. with “Holssi” as thousands of screaming fans let out all their excitement — singing along to the second track of her 2024 EP “The Winning.”
After finishing her second song, “Jam Jam,” IU introduced herself to the Oakland Arena audience and was received by a huge cheer.
Later in the show, two lucky fans received a gift from IU herself: one on each side of the arena. One was given a rose and the other a special coin – an unforgettable moment for each.