IU reveals that her nickname is “embarrassing and burdensome”

At her 1,004th day fan meeting, IU tells her fans that her nickname “Trendy IU” makes her feel embarrassed and filled with burden.

IU earned the nickname “Trendy IU” after her duet song, “Nagging” with Seulong went viral in 2010 and subsequently attracted greater attention with her excellent musical abilities such as singing and composing lyrics and her cute demeanor.

IU expressed,

“The nickname is very cumbersome and embarrassing. Whenever I hear anything referring to this nickname I get worried and feel like I have to show my best at all times, which in turn has become a way to continuously reflect on myself.”

Besides opening up to her fans through her speeches, several events were also prepared in hopes of allowing IU and her fans to become closer.

All proceeds raised from the fan meeting were to be donated.