South Korean singer IU continues birthday tradition of donating over RM800,000 to charity


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South Korean singer IU donated 50 million won each to four charities, as well as 100 million won to the Heart To Heart Foundation. Photo: IU/Facebook

South Korean singer-actress IU donated 250 million won (RM846,236) to charity to mark her birthday, continuing her tradition of making generous contributions on her special day.

The star, who turned 30 on Tuesday (May 16), posted images of four donation certificates on social media that day, writing in Korean: “What I learnt from UAENA, what I felt through UAENA and what I received from UAENA are the materials which move IU to practise (kindness). I love you. Thank you very much for today.”

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