IU's Health Pause
Singer IU Prioritizes Health, Delays Album and Cancels Tour Due to Ear Condition
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IU posted on the fan platform Berriz that her chronic patulous Eustachian tube symptoms have been worsening and reflected that she may have pushed herself too hard over the past few years in her drive to work.
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Medical experts advised that concerts involving a wide range of physical activity and heavy sweating would be too much for now, influencing the decision to cancel or postpone performances.
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EDAM Entertainment stated the schedule adjustments—cancelling the Goyang Stadium show and delaying the sixth album—are made to prioritize IU's health, with a commitment to supporting her recovery and announcing updates later.
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Star News Korea reported that all nationwide tour dates were completely canceled, with IU apologizing on V Live for potentially ruining everyone’s second half of the year.
South Korean singer IU has canceled her September concert at Goyang Stadium and postponed her sixth studio album, citing a worsening chronic ear condition. Korea Herald and Korea JoongAng Daily both confirmed the announcement came from her agency, EDAM Entertainment.
The condition is called patulous Eustachian tube syndrome. It causes a feeling of fullness in the ear and makes people hear their own voice unusually loudly inside their head. IU said her symptoms have been getting worse, and doctors advised her to step back from performing.
IU Opens Up About Years of Pushing Too Hard
IU posted a message to fans on the platform Berriz, saying she may have pushed herself too hard over the past few years. She said her drive to keep working led her to this point. The message was personal and direct, with IU taking responsibility for not resting enough.
She told fans she was sorry for what felt like "ruining the second half of the year," according to Sports Chosun. The apology came during a V Live session, where she spoke directly to fans about her health and her plans to return as soon as she is able.
Doctors Say Concerts Would Make the Condition Worse
Medical experts told IU that performing at large concerts — which involve intense physical activity and heavy sweating — would worsen her symptoms. That advice was a key reason behind the decision to cancel, according to Korea Herald.
Patulous Eustachian tube syndrome does not affect IU's ability to sing in a basic sense, Korea JoongAng Daily noted. But the physical demands of a full live show put stress on the body in ways that can trigger and worsen the condition. Protecting her long-term vocal health was the priority.
EDAM Entertainment Cancels All Nationwide Tour Dates
EDAM Entertainment confirmed the full scope of the changes in an official statement. The Goyang Stadium concert, originally set for September, is canceled. The release of IU's sixth full-length album is also postponed. Sports Chosun reported that all nationwide tour dates were completely called off.
The agency said the decisions were made to put IU's health first. EDAM promised to support her recovery and said it would share updates on a new schedule when the time is right. No new dates for the concert or album have been announced yet.
IU Promises to Return, Fans Left Waiting for New Timeline
Despite the cancellations, IU made clear she plans to come back. She told fans her goal is to recover fully and return as soon as possible. Her message struck a mix of regret and resolve, expressing disappointment at letting fans down while stressing the need to heal properly.
Korea JoongAng Daily noted that EDAM reiterated its commitment to keeping fans informed as IU's health situation develops. For now, fans who had tickets to the Goyang show or were waiting for the new album will have to wait. The story has drawn wide attention across Korean entertainment media, reflecting how large IU's fanbase is.
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