[Official] IU donates 225 million won on debut anniversary... an angel without wings

On the anniversary of her debut on September 18th, singer IU extended a helping hand by donating 225 million won (approximately JPY 23.6 million).
Management office EDAM Entertainment announced on the 18th, "IU has decided to create a new name, UAENA, which is a combination of her stage name and official fan club name.
"I donated 225 million won to the Korea Children's Rare Diseases Association under the name 'Ana.'" To repay the love and support I received from my fans, I donated 225 million won to the Korea Children's Rare Diseases Association under the name 'Ana.'"
IU, who continues to donate under the name "Iuena," once again conveyed her warm feelings. This donation will cover medical expenses, education, and psychological counseling for children suffering from rare and intractable diseases.
We provide medical supplies, provide milk to elderly people living alone and visit their homes to deliver it to keep them healthy, support activities to prevent lonely deaths, and repair old furniture in facilities for people with severe disabilities.
The funds will be used in a variety of ways to help with support, such as supporting the cost of replacing elevators, helping to create a comfortable environment in an orphanage, and helping with the cost of rehabilitation treatment.
In January of this year, IU began supporting the heating costs of the socially disadvantaged, and on her birthday in May, she began volunteering under the name "Iyuena" for the "Korea Social Welfare Association," "Love Snail," and "
The donations were used to support not only the socially vulnerable in need of support, but also children suffering from hearing impairments.
In addition to her debut anniversary, IU has also been helping the socially vulnerable on Children's Day, New Year's Day, her birthday, and other occasions.
Through her continuous donations, she spreads the culture of sharing and encourages the general public to participate, exerting a positive influence on society as a whole and promoting the value of coexistence.
IU said through her management office, "Thanks to IUena, I have a heart and values filled with love, and I'm happy to be able to do such precious things every year under the name 'IUena.'
It's just a little thing, but I hope it will be a great gift for the person who receives it. Thank you, Yuena, for always planting love in my heart."
Meanwhile, IU will be holding the "2024 IU HEREH WORLD TOUR CONCERT" at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul on the 21st and 22nd.
They are planning to hold a performance of "ENCORE: THE WINNING".