"Dream Fulfilled"... IU's Devoted Fan Grandfather from the US, Heart Shot with IU

"IU, Surprisingly Kind"

A 76-year-old American grandfather, famous for being an avid fan of singer and actress IU, finally met her.

Jeb Latet, an American well-known as an IU fan, posted on his YouTube channel community on the 1st, saying, "My wife and I meet IU. Oakland Arena July 30." The photo released along with the post showed Jeb Latet and his wife smiling brightly as they met IU.

[Image source=YouTube account 'Jeb Latet']

He also shared a review of the IU concert. Jeb Latet recalled meeting IU backstage, saying, "She was amazingly kind. IU hugged me, and I hugged her. It really felt like a dream." He proudly mentioned that he received a letter, a red butterfly necktie, and a traditional hanbok binyeo (hairpin) as gifts from IU.

Meanwhile, Jeb Latet became a fan of IU after the 2019 drama "Hotel Del Luna." Among fans, he is known as the so-called "U-Aena (fan club name) American grandfather." He has uploaded reaction videos to IU's music videos such as "Through the Night," "Love Poem," and "Love Wins All," as well as videos of himself making gimbap while listening to IU's songs. He also spoke in his awkward Korean, saying, "I am U-Aena grandfather," and "Hello. I like IU very much."

In particular, in February, his video reviewing IU's new song "Shopee" music video became a hot topic. After seeing the video, IU expressed through her official account in English, "Your video makes me happy. I want to make you happy for a long time," and said, "I want to invite you to my concert in the United States."

He was also invited to the "KOREA invites U" event hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, and visited Korea last May.

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