IU Donates $300K for Birthday

Singer and actress IU has donated a total of 300 million won to celebrate her birthday. Her agency, EDAM Entertainment, announced on the 16th that IU made the donation in the name of her fandom, 'IUena' (IU + fandom name).

The donations were distributed as follows: 100 million won to Seoul Asan Medical Center, and 50 million won each to Together We Walk, Milk Delivery for the Elderly, Korea Single Mothers' Families Association, and Warm Companion. These funds will be used for practical support for various groups, including assistance for patients facing financial difficulties, educational and cultural support for children and adolescents, care for elderly individuals living alone, support for single-mother households in vulnerable situations, and provision of advanced assistive devices for people with disabilities.

IU has consistently practiced good deeds by continuing to donate in the name of 'IUena' on meaningful days such as her debut anniversary, birthday, and year-end holidays. She recently donated 100 million won for children and adolescents on Children's Day, and in March of last year, she delivered 200 million won to support victims of wildfires in the Gyeongsang region and improve the treatment of firefighters. Additionally, she donated 150 million won for children and adolescent support on Children's Day last year, 200 million won each for her birthday and debut anniversary, and 200 million won at the end of the year. IU's cumulative donations to date are reported to be in the 8 billion won range.

IU is currently starring as the protagonist Sung Hee-ju in the MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'My Love from the Star', transforming into a princess from a commoner chaebol background and depicting a romance that breaks down social barriers. The drama 'My Love from the Star' recorded its highest viewership rating of 13.5% with its 11th episode aired on the 15th, and the final episode is scheduled to air on the 16th at 9:40 PM. The drama is set in a constitutional monarchy South Korea in the 21st century and portrays a romance of destiny and class-breaking between a chaebol heiress and a prince.