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IU HEREH World Tour

IU HEREH World Tour
Tour by IU
Associated albumThe Winning
Start dateMarch 2, 2024
End dateSeptember 22, 2024
No. of shows
IU concert chronology

The HEREH World Tour (originally titled H.E.R.) was the first world tour and ninth concert tour overall by South Korean singer IU in support of her sixth extended play The Winning (2024). The tour began on March 2, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea and concluded on September 22, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. The tour consisted of concerts in Asia, North America and Europe.

Background and development

IU announced that she would be holding her first worldwide concert tour on January 16, 2024. Originally titled H.E.R. World Tour, the concert name was changed to HEREH World Tour as of April 15, 2024.[1] The tour was her first tour since the Love, Poem Tour in 2019.[2][3]

The European leg at the end of June 2024 marked her first solo concert tour in the English-speaking world outside of Asia.[4]

Covers

IU performed covers of songs by local artists in several cities, including "The One and Only" by Accusefive in Taipei,[5] "Solitude [zh]" by Terence Lam in Hong Kong,[6] "Pasilyo" by SunKissed Lola in Bocaue,[7] "Like A Star" by Corinne Bailey Rae in London,[8][9] and "First Love" by Nont Tanont in Bangkok.[10]

IU performing in London

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
NME[11]

NME's Rhian Daly praised IU's performance at Seoul's KSPO Dome, for its creativity and immersive experience. He highlighted how placing her stage in the center of the venue broke down barriers between IU and her audience, enhancing the connection between her and her fans. The production design transformed the stage into various settings, enriching the storytelling. Divided into emotive sections, the setlist showcased IU's vocal talent and included special guest appearances.[11]

Accolades

The concert tour received the Stage of the Year award at the 2024 Melon Music Awards.[12]

Commercial performance

In Billboard's Top 10 Highest-Grossing K-pop Tours of 2024 list, the IU HEREH World Tour ranked at number six, with 92,600 tickets sold from eight shows and $16.6 million in revenue.[13]

Setlist

The following set list is from the concert in Seoul, South Korea, and is not intended to represent all shows throughout the tour.

Tour dates

List of tour dates
Date (2024) City Country Venue Guests Attendance
March 2 Seoul South Korea KSPO Dome NewJeans 60,000[14]
March 3 Riize
March 9 Le Sserafim
March 10 Park Bo-gum
March 23 Yokohama Japan Yokohama Arena — —
March 24
April 6 Taipei Taiwan Taipei Arena — 24,000[15]
April 7
April 20 Singapore Singapore Indoor Stadium — 17,400[16]
April 21
April 27 Tangerang[a] Indonesia ICE BSD Hall 5-6 — —
April 28
May 25 Hong Kong China AsiaWorld–Arena — —
May 26
June 1 Bocaue[b] Philippines Philippine Arena — 37,000[17]
June 8 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Axiata Arena — —
June 9
June 21 London England OVO Arena Wembley — 10,000[18]
June 23 Berlin Germany Uber Arena — —
June 29 Nonthaburi[c] Thailand Impact Challenger Hall 1 — —
June 30
July 6 Osaka Japan Asue Arena Osaka — —
July 7
July 15 Newark United States Prudential Center — —
July 19 Atlanta State Farm Arena — —
July 22 Washington, D.C. Capital One Arena — —
July 25 Rosemont Allstate Arena — —
July 30 Oakland Oakland Arena — —
August 2 Inglewood[d] Kia Forum — 10,000[19]
September 21 Seoul South Korea Seoul World Cup Stadium — 100,000[20]
September 22 —
Total N/A

Notes

  1. ^ Promoted as Jakarta
  2. ^ Promoted as Manila
  3. ^ Promoted as Bangkok
  4. ^ Promoted as Los Angeles

References

  1. ^ Ziwei, Puah (April 16, 2024). "IU adds new dates to her massive 2024 'HEREH' world tour". NME. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  2. ^ Ziwei, Puah (January 16, 2024). "IU announces massive 2024 'H.E.R.' world tour". NME. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "IU announces 2024 'H.E.R. World Tour' – concerts in Manila, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Osaka, and more confirmed". Bandwagon Asia. January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "IU kicks off her first world tour with 60,000 fans in Seoul". MSN. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  5. ^ TVBS. "IU為小巨蛋苦練告五人〈唯一〉 原唱真實反應曝光│TVBS新聞網". TVBS (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  6. ^ "IU香港開騷翻唱《一人之境》 林家謙都讚好 (16:08) - 20240526 - SHOWBIZ". 明報 Our Lifestyle (in Traditional Chinese). Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  7. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (June 2, 2024). "OPM band SunKissed Lola honored by IU's cover of 'Pasilyo'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  8. ^ Arts, View of the (June 23, 2024). "IU at OVO Arena Wembley: A Theatrical Musical Feast". VIEW OF THE ARTS. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  9. ^ "A Night to Remember: IU's Spectacular HEREH World Tour at OVO Arena, Wembley". DAVIDE K-POP. June 24, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  10. ^ Hyun-hee, Kim (July 1, 2024). "IU Wraps Up Successful Concert in Bangkok on Her World Tour". 케이엔뉴스 (K-en News). Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Daly, Rhian (March 11, 2024). "IU live in Seoul: pop perfection that's a privilege to watch". NME. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  12. ^ "에스파, 대상 3개 싹쓸이 '7관왕'…(여자)아이들, 대상 소감 중 "재계약 완료" 발표 [MMA 2024](종합)" [Espa, sweeping 3 grand prizes, '7 crowns'... (G)I-dle, "Contract renewal completed" announced during grand prize acceptance speech [MMA 2024] (Comprehensive)]. My Daily. November 30, 2024. Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  13. ^ Frankenberg, Eric (December 18, 2024). "Top 10 Highest-Grossing K-Pop Tours of 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  14. ^ 아이유 "71세까지 체조 채우는 게 꿈"…첫 월드투어 6만명과 포문 [IU, 'My dream is to fill the KSPO Dome until I'm 71'… First world tour, audience of 60,000 people]. Sports Dong-a (in Korean). Naver. March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  15. ^ Son, Jina (April 8, 2024). "IU gave a message of consolation to fans affected by the strong earthquake in Taiwan". Maeil Business News Korea. Retrieved April 12, 2024.[unreliable source?]
  16. ^ Benson, Ang (April 20, 2024). "Concert review: Singapore students perform with IU at K-pop star's concert". The Straits Times. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  17. ^ Kim, Hyun-hee (June 3, 2024). "IU Delivers Unforgettable Show in Manila, Promises to Return Soon". Hankook Ilbo. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  18. ^ Gogler, Maggie (June 23, 2024). "IU at OVO Arena Wembley: A Theatrical Musical Feast". viewofthearts.com. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  19. ^ "Dubbed the 'Taylor Swift of K-pop,' IU caps first world tour in L.A." Los Angeles Times. August 5, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  20. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (August 16, 2024). 아이유, 앙코르 콘서트 10만이 동났다 (in Korean). Retrieved August 18, 2024.
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