K-pop singer-actress IU donates appliances to needy single mothers
The 28-year-old celebrated her 13th anniversary in showbiz last month by giving 850 million won (S$970,000) worth of merchandise to select charities. The star also donated 500 million won to other charities on her birthday in May.
South Korean singer-actress IU is no stranger to charity. The 28-year-old celebrated her 13th anniversary in showbiz last month by giving 850 million won (S$970,000) worth of merchandise to select charities. The star also donated 500 million won to other charities on her birthday in May.
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Korean media outlet Allkpop reported on Saturday (Oct 30) that the Hotel Del Luna star recently donated home appliances to needy single mothers.
In an online community forum – “Reviews left by single mothers who received sponsorship from IU” – netizens shared screenshots of reviews left by the needy single mothers who benefited from the singer’s donation.
A single mother who received a fridge wrote, “The refrigerator was shipped and set up for me by IUaena… What in the world...I still can't believe it even after having it shipped to me. The refrigerator I previously used was the one I had used in my twenties when I was living alone, so it was about 15 years old. I used it well even though it would fail on me a couple of times. But recently, it kept being problematic and not too long ago, my children and I all got enteritis and suffered. My first child's symptoms were so severe and couldn't even go to school. Seeing my child receive fluids while in tears, I had mixed feelings. I wondered if there were any cheap used ones, and I was in the middle of making a huge decision of buying a good [fridge] in installments when all of a sudden I saw an organisation mention that they sponsor home appliances. I just applied thinking I might have a chance, but I really am touched, for real TT. They even set it up for us and left, but I'm still in shock...Thank you so much, that I can't even express it in words."
Another who received a laundry machine shared, "The driver who shipped and set [the laundry machine] up for me was super friendly. The large 16kg heavy laundry machine has arrived, and I now can wash my blankets without worrying~ ^^ I am currently working hard to wash my baby's clothes that had previously piled up. Having a good laundry machine after such a long time, I love it so much. Thank you ^^."
Other needy single mothers who received dehumidifiers and a laundry drying machine also expressed their gratitude in the forum.
IU’s act of kindness sparked praises from fans and netizens.
A netizen wrote, “IU and IU's fans are both amazing people. IU makes a lot [of money] but also knows how to give to others. Please have a long-running career."
Another said, “For real, people like IU and Yoo Jae Suk who donate a lot are so awesome. Seeing people use [the products] to good use makes me happy."
A third expressed that he wants to marry IU.