Singer and actress IU donated 200 million won (approximately 138,000 dollars) to four charitable organizations, saying that the holiday season should focus on love and generosity, her agency EDAM ENTERTAINMENT said on Wednesday.
The donation, made under the name “IUaena,” a combination of IU’s name and that of her fan club Uaena, was delivered to four organizations: the Korean Unwed Mothers Families Association, the National Center for the Rights of the Child, the Snail of Love, and the Wooyang Foundation. Each received 50 million won.
The funds will be used to support various social programs, including financial assistance for single mothers, coverage of initial living expenses for youths leaving state care facilities, support for access to cochlear implants and hearing aids for people with hearing loss, and the provision of meals to low-income elderly people at risk of skipping meals during the winter.
IU regularly makes donations under the name “IUaena” on meaningful dates, such as the anniversary of her debut, her birthday, and the year-end holiday season.
In March, she donated 200 million won to support reconstruction efforts after wildfires in the Gyeongsang region and to improve the working conditions of firefighters. On May 5, in celebration of Children’s Day, she gave 150 million won to support children and adolescents in need. She donated 200 million won on her birthday, May 16, and again on the anniversary of her debut on September 18, to help marginalized communities.
IU debuted in 2008 and has become one of Korea’s most renowned solo artists. She is particularly known for hit songs such as “Good day” (2010), “You&i” (2011), “The red shoes” (2013), “Through the night” (2017), “Lilac” (2021), and many others.
Journalist: Shawn
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Source: SNS IU
