Singer and actress IU once again conveyed her warm heart on her debut anniversary, September 18.
Her agency, EDAM Entertainment, announced on the 18th, "IU donated a total of 200 million won under the name 'IUana' (IU + Uana) to celebrate her debut anniversary." The donation will be used to support various vulnerable groups, including children with incurable diseases, people with disabilities, youth preparing for independence, and elderly people living alone.
The donation was distributed as 50 million won each to the 'Korea Disability Foundation', 'Make-A-Wish Korea', 'Heart-to-Heart Foundation', and 'Korea Vulnerable Elderly Support Foundation'. The funds for the 'Korea Disability Foundation' will support people with disabilities, the donation to 'Make-A-Wish Korea' will help fulfill the wishes of children with incurable diseases, the funds for the 'Heart-to-Heart Foundation' will support youth preparing for independence, and the donation to the 'Korea Vulnerable Elderly Support Foundation' will be used to provide necessary items to vulnerable elderly people through its comprehensive support center for elderly people living alone during the Chuseok holiday.
IU has consistently donated under the name 'IUana' on meaningful days every year, including her debut anniversary, her birthday, and the year-end holidays, spreading a positive influence. In March of this year, she donated 200 million won to support victims of large wildfires in the Gyeongsang region and to improve the treatment of firefighters. On Children's Day, she donated 150 million won for children and youth, and on her birthday, she donated 200 million won for vulnerable groups, practicing warm sharing.
Meanwhile, IU held a 'fan meet-up' on the 13th and 14th, spending meaningful time with her fans. Notably, during the encore stage, she approached wheelchair-bound audience members to sing and hold their hands, once again showcasing her 'fan love' that is characteristic of IU.
Her new song 'Bye, Summer', which was unexpectedly released in the morning with the hope of being a gift to her fans, has topped charts both domestically and internationally, and has received a hot response, including mentions in Forbes regarding the release of IU's new song. Currently, IU's pop-up store 'Found at Eight' is operating at The Hyundai Seoul, and she is in the midst of filming her upcoming drama '21st Century Lady of the Great House'.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
