IU has donated ₩850million (roughly £523,000) worth of goods and supplies to various charities and organisations.In a statement from her agency EDAM Entertainment, the generous act was part of celebrations for the 13th anniversary of the singer’s debut, since her first-ever single ‘Lost Child’ in 2008.
The donations were made in partnerships with brands she has endorsed, such as clothing company BlackYak and Banolim Pizza, Sports DongA reported.This included 1,000 pairs of New Balance sneakers and 2,000 boxes of pizzas for children and teenagers living in shelters.