IU marked her 33rd birthday on May 16 by announcing five separate donations totaling 300 million won (approximately $200,283), according to her agency EDAM Entertainment.
IU made all the donations under the name "IUAENA"—a mashup of her stage name and UAENA, her official fan club.
The donations were spread across multiple causes. Each contribution was 100 million won.
This is not IU's first charitable gift. The "Palette" hitmaker has consistently supported various social causes throughout her career.
Fans responded with praise for IU's birthday celebration on social media. Instead of spending on herself, she donated to those in need.
