Singer and actress IU marked her debut anniversary on Sept. 18 by once again showing her warm heart.
EDAM Entertainment said on the 18th that IU donated a total of 200 million won under the name "IUena" (IU + Uena) to mark her debut anniversary. The donation will be used to support various vulnerable groups such as children with intractable diseases, people with disabilities, young people preparing for independence, and elderly people living alone.
The donations of 50 million won each were delivered to the Korea Foundation for Persons with Disabilities, Make-A-Wish Korea, Heart-Heart Foundation, and Korea Vulnerable Elderly Support Foundation. The donation to the Korea Foundation for Persons with Disabilities will be used to support people with disabilities, the donation to Make-A-Wish Korea will be used to fulfill wishes of children with intractable diseases, the donation to the Heart-Heart Foundation will be used to support young people preparing for independence, and the donation to the Korea Vulnerable Elderly Support Foundation will be used to provide necessary items to vulnerable elderly people celebrating Chuseok through its affiliated comprehensive support centers for elderly people living alone.
On meaningful days each year such as her debut anniversary, her birthday, and the year-end holidays, IU has consistently donated under the name "IUena," spreading positive influence. In March this year she donated 200 million won to support victims of large wildfires in the Gyeongsang region and to improve firefighters' working conditions; on Children's Day she donated 150 million won for children and adolescents; and on her birthday she donated 200 million won for vulnerable groups, practicing warm giving.
Meanwhile, IU held the fan meet-up 2025 IU FAN MEET-UP [Bye, Summer] on the 13th and 14th and spent meaningful time with fans. Especially during the encore stage, she drew attention by approaching wheelchair-seat audience members, singing to them and holding their hands, once again showing her "IU-like love for fans."
IU released the surprise morning single "Bye, Summer" hoping it would be a gift to fans; it has reached No. 1 on domestic and international charts and has drawn hot responses, with Forbes in the United States also mentioning its release. IU's pop-up store Found at Eight is currently operating at The Hyundai Seoul, and IU is in the midst of filming the drama 21st Century Grand Lady.
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