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Uaena (Korean: 유애나) is the official global fandom name for South Korean singer-songwriter and actress IU (Lee Ji-eun).

Meaning and Etymology

The name is a combination of three parts:
  • U (English): "You"
  • ae (Sino-Korean "爱"): "Love"
  • na (Korean "나"): "Me"
Together, it signifies "You love me".

Official Fan Club

As of early 2026, the official fan club is in its 8th generation.
  • Recruitment: Recruitment for the 8th official fan club occurred in April–May 2025.
  • Mascot: The official character for the 8th generation is named 8LIEN (pronounced "Alien").
  • Benefits: Membership typically includes an official kit (goods like photocards and photobooks), early access to concert ticket reservations in Korea, and exclusive access to the artist's posts on the fan cafe.
  • Fan culture: Uaenas are known in the K-Pop world for their philanthropy. They often donate large sums of money to charity together with the artist on her birthday or anniversaries under the combined name "Iuaena".
Fan Subgroups

IU affectionately uses specific nicknames for segments of her fandom based on their demographic:
  • Star Candies (Byeolsatang): Female fans (traditionally rarer, like the star candies in a pack of biscuits).
  • Biscuits (Geonbbang): Male fans (after her favorite snack).
  • Regional Names: Fans in specific regions often combine their location with the fandom name, such as Canaena (Canada), Maena (Manila), and Kuaena (Kuala Lumpur).
Community Platforms

Uaenas primarily interact through:
  • Official Fan Cafe: Hosted on Daum Cafe.
  • Berriz: A newer platform used by her agency, EDAM Entertainment, for official announcements and content.