Singer and actress IU has donated a total of 300 million won to celebrate her birthday.
Her agency, EDAM Entertainment, announced, “IU donated a total of 300 million won in the name of ‘IU-Uaena’ (IU + fandom name Uaena) for her birthday on the 16th.”
The donations were distributed as follows: 100 million won to Asan Medical Center, and 50 million won each to Children Walking Together, Milk Delivery Checking on Seniors, Korea Unmarried Mothers and Families Association, and Warm Companion.
These funds will be used for practical support across various groups, including patients facing financial hardship, education and cultural support for children and youth, care for seniors living alone, support for vulnerable single-mother families, and advanced assistive devices for people with disabilities.
IU has consistently shared her positive influence by making donations in the name of ‘IU-Uaena’ on meaningful occasions such as her debut anniversary, birthday, and the end of the year.
Recently, she also donated 100 million won for children and youth on Children’s Day, giving 50 million won each to the Korea Child Welfare Association and the National Association of Local Children’s Centers.
Last year, she continued her warm sharing by donating 200 million won in March to support wildfire victims in the Gyeongsang region and improve firefighter treatment, 150 million won on Children’s Day for children and youth, 200 million won each for her birthday and debut anniversary, and 200 million won at the end of the year.
