35 Million Won Donated Again... IU's 'Positive Influence'

Singer and actress IU (real name Lee Ji-eun). Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Singer and actress IU (real name Lee Ji-eun) continues to practice relentless acts of kindness to help those affected by the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

On the 5th, IU donated 280 million KRW to assist those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, followed by an additional donation of 35 million KRW to facilities protecting vulnerable groups.

Earlier, on the 27th of last month, IU had donated 100 million KRW to Good Neighbors and donated 3,000 protective suits worth 100 million KRW to the Korean Medical Association to help those affected by the COVID-19 spread.

At that time, IU said, "I decided to donate with the hope that vulnerable groups would be protected," adding, "I hope this helps families struggling to purchase masks and hand sanitizers so that children can grow up healthy."

She added, "I heard that the supply of protective suits for medical staff at healthcare institutions is very insufficient," and said, "I donated to help, even if just a little, the medical workers who are doing their best to treat patients to protect the lives and safety of the people."

She also donated 30 million KRW to Seocho-gu, where she resides, 30 million KRW to Gwacheon City, and 20 million KRW to Yangpyeong-gun, where her parents live.

Since 2015, IU has consistently continued her good deeds through the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation. In April of last year, she also donated 100 million KRW to help recover from the wildfires in Gangwon Province.

Last year, the American economic magazine Forbes included IU’s name on the "2019 Asia Philanthropy Heroes 30" list.

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