IU marked her debut anniversary in the most touching way! On September 18, her agency, EDAM Entertainment, shared that IU donated a total of 225 million won under the name “IUaena” to various causes. The name "IUaena" is a sweet combination of her stage name and her fan club, Uaena.

The donation was sent to the Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Milk Delivery Service for the Elderly, Hansarang Village, and Hansarang Baby Care Center. This generous gift will go towards medical expenses, education, counseling, and medical supplies for children with rare diseases, and providing milk and visits to the elderly who live alone.

It will also help improve facilities for people with severe disabilities and support rehabilitation treatment at the baby care center.

This isn’t the first time IU has donated for her debut anniversary. She’s known for her kind heart and gives back every year.

Earlier this year, she donated heating costs to help vulnerable people, and in May, on her birthday, she gave 200 million won under the name "IUaena" to several charities.

Her donations have funded important things like cochlear implant surgeries for children with hearing impairments and much more.

IU shared through her agency, "Thanks to Uaena, I’ve been able to fill my heart with love and values. I’m happy to do these meaningful things every year under the name ‘IUaena.’ Even though it’s a small contribution, I hope it becomes a wonderful gift for those who receive it. Uaena, who always fills my heart with love, thank you. Let’s stay together for a long time."

IU continues to inspire her fans with her acts of kindness. Fans are proud of her giving nature and how she spreads love every year.

Meanwhile, IU is preparing for her 2024 IU HEREH WORLD TOUR CONCERT ENCORE: THE WINNING, which will take place at Seoul World Cup Stadium on September 21 and 22.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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