“Really out here feeding the revolution”— Fans praise as IU & Edam funds food and hot packs for people attending President Yoon’s impeachment rally

On Friday, December 13, IU and her agency, EDAM Entertainment, released a statement through the idol's official fan club page expressing that they will fund food and hot packs for those participating in the protest expected to occur on December 14. Currently, people in South Korea are holding rallies to protest the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.

This was due to the martial law that the president declared earlier. While the first impeachment vote failed against the South Korean president, South Korean citizens have been protesting for a second impeachment vote to take place. Therefore, IU and EDAM Entertainment showcased support for the protestors through their recent statement along with the food and hot packs.

"We hope that the cold hands of Yuana, who attended the rally with Ike in the cold weather and brightened up the surroundings, will be warmed up a little, and we have prepared food and hot packs. Please be sure to pay attention to your health and safety, and please refer to the information below before visiting the relevant stores."

Following the same, fans have been praising the K-pop soloist and her agency for the thoughtful and well-planned support to the protestors. One fan wrote,

"IU really out here feeding the revolution - literally"

Here are a few more fan reactions to the same:

"Providing hot packs and foods for uaenas and non-uaenas attending the rally in sk. Best girl indeed," said a fan on X.

"proudly and publicly announcing that she is with the people. a walking angel," added another fan.

"You don't understand how much I feel to live on with all negativity surrounding bcz this woman is in my life standing firm w her love and humanity," commented a netizen.

More fans and netizens commented on the gesture and initiative from the K-pop soloist.

"IU’s providing snacks and warm packets to Uaena protesters in the dec 14 rally Even non fc members are not forbidden from being provided She’s so warm and thoughtful this world will never deserve her," stated a fan.

"she's the true nation's princess, that's why everyone loves her," added an X user.

"She never fails to impress me, IU the angel you are...," commented another fan.

"you cannot hate her all she does is spreading love and care," added another user.

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All you need to know about IU and EDAM Entertainment's food and hot pack distribution to the South Korean President impeachment rally attendees

IU and EDAM Entertainment released a statement expressing that starting from December 14, until stocks run out, the food and hot packs for the protestors can be picked up from spots around Seoul, South Korea. Each store also has particular timings for the pickup, the food items they contain, etc.

Here's a list of the pickup spots and their timings:

1. Rolling Pin Yeouido Branch (8 am - 10 pm KST)
2. Bread Jang Dan Red Bean Bread Yeouido Branch (12 pm - 8:40 pm KST)
3. Original Princess Rice Cake Shop IFC Mall Branch (8:30 am - 10 pm KST)
4. Yukjeongukbap Yeouido Station Branch (9 am - 8:20 pm KST)
5. Yeouido Ttarogukbap (7:30 am - 9 pm KST)

The statement also mentioned that both members and non-members of IU's fan club can access these resources. While club members can get direct access to these food, drinks, and hot packs, people who aren't a part of the club can receive them on a first-come, first-served basis. The people are required to enter the store during its allotted time and say the word Uaena.

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More details regarding the items being sold, their quantities under each store, and other safety protocols are mentioned on the official website of IU's fan club. Regardless, fans have been impressed with the idol's thought process and initiative to support the protestors.