Seoul: Singer-actor IU donated 300 million won (US$200,160) to mark her birthday on Saturday, her agency Edam Entertainment said. The donation was made under the name "IUaena," a combination of the artist's name and her official fan club, "Uaena."
According to Yonhap News Agency, Edam Entertainment revealed that 100 million won of the donation was allocated to Asan Medical Center in Seoul. Additionally, 50 million won each was distributed to four local charity groups. The funds are intended to assist patients facing financial difficulties, provide educational and cultural programs for children and adolescents, support elderly people living alone, assist single-mother households in vulnerable situations, and supply advanced assistive devices for people with disabilities.
IU has consistently made donations under the "IUaena" name during significant occasions such as her debut anniversary, birthdays, and year-end holidays. Earlier this month, she contributed 100 million won to support children and teenagers on Children's Day, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to philanthropy.