Singer-actor IU donates 200 mln won on debut anniversary
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor IU has donated 200 million won (US$144,...
IU, the renowned singer and actress, has made a significant donation of 200 million won, or $144,436, to commemorate her debut anniversary. According to her agency, Edam Entertainment, the celebrity, whose real name is Lee Ji-eun, contributed 50 million won each to four different organizations. The name "IUaena" was used for the donations, a combination of her stage name and the name of her fan community, Uaena.
The funds were directed towards charities that assist young patients from low-income families, war veterans, and individuals of merit. This act of generosity is not unprecedented for IU, as she is known for regularly making donations in the name of her fan community on special occasions like her debut anniversary, birthday, and during the year-end holiday season.
In May, she had donated 300 million won to support organizations that aid patients facing financial difficulties, single-mother households, and elderly individuals living alone.
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