On May 5, IU's agency, EDAM Entertainment, announced, "IU donated a total of 150 M KRW under the name of IUAENA (IU + UAENA) in celebration of Children's Day." This donation will be used to support the healthy growth and improve the living conditions of youth preparing for independence and children with disabilities.
62 M KRW was donated to 'Eden I-Ville,' while 90 M KRW was donated to 'Hansarang Village' and 'Hansarang Care Center for Disabled Infants.' The donation for Eden I-Ville will be used to create spaces for youth preparing for independence, as well as Children's Day gifts and events. The donations to Hansarang Village and Hansarang Care Center for Disabled Infants will be used to improve the living conditions of children with disabilities, such as replacing old boilers, providing medical and rehabilitation treatment, and supplying Children's Day gifts.
Since her debut in 2009, IU has been consistently making donations to this day. She is also known for donating under the name of IUAENA every year on special occasions such as her debut anniversary, birthday, and New Year. In 2019, IU was the youngest person to be named as Forbes Asia's 30 Heroes of Philanthropy. This March, she also donated 200 M KRW to support victims of a large wildfire in the Gyeongsang region and to help improve the treatment of firefighters.
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-She's such a wonderful person...
-I heard she even gave Children’s Day gifts to all the child actors who starred in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines'... Seriouslyㅠㅠ Every time I hear about her, I'm just amazed. Her heart to give, despite how much she earns, is just so incredible. Honestly, I think that's why she's successfulㅋㅋㅋ Because she keeps doing good deeds. Her kindness keeps coming back to her.
-This is so touching...
-I notice that she thoughtfully donates to various places and I think that's very thoughtful and amazing of her. The fact that she even specifies exactly how the money should be used is incredible. You can truly feel her intention for the donations to go to the right causes.
-ㅠㅠㅠ She really donates a lot.
-She donates a lot and also seems to treat the people around her well too. She seemed very thoughtful and detailed. That's very amazing of her.
-Every time there’s news about her, it’s about another donation. So cool.
-I heard that the total amount of her donations has surpassed 7.5 B KRW. Her consistent generosity is truly impressive and admirable.
-Honestly, I find it hard to understand how anyone could hate IU. She's such an amazing person.
-IU-ya...I hope you only walk on paths of happiness. I will always support you.
-Unnie, I love you. Stay healthy and happy 🐥💜
-IU is so pretty... She's a celebrity who knows how to use her money properly.
-I hope she continues to do well forever. It's not easy to take care of others like she doesㅠ
-I respect her.
-She always amazes me. I respect her.
