K-Pop Singer IU Donates $88,000 To Meaningful Causes To Commemorate Release Of 'Lilac'

South Korean singer IU recently made generous donations to two non-profit organizations that promote meaningful causes to commemorate the release of her highly anticipated album "Lilac."

Lee Ji-Eun, who is popularly known by her stage name IU, released her fifth Korean-language studio album titled "Lilac," along with the music video of the title track Thursday. "Lilac" is also the singer's first full-length album in nearly four years, following the release of "Palette" in 2017.

According to IU's agency, Edam Entertainment, the singer made a heart-felt donation worth 100 million won (approximately $88,000) to two non-profit organizations to express her gratitude for the love and support she's received from the public and her fans.

The "Rain Drop" singer donated 50 million won (approximately $44,000) to Linker, a non-profit organization that aims to provide support for single-parent families. She also donated 50 million won (approximately $44,000) to Snail of Love, a foundation that helps provide cochlear implants and hearing aids for those in need.

The donations were made under the name IUAENA, which is a combination of her stage name IU and the name of her official fan club, which is known as "UAENA."

Her agency also released a statement regarding the donations. According to Soompi, the statement read as follows:

"The cold winter has passed, and warm spring is on its way to us.

Today, on March 25, the day of the release of IU’s fifth studio album, we would like to share the warmth of spring with UAENA, who have patiently waited for the album’s release.

To the people receiving [IU’s] expression of her feelings, and to our beloved UAENA as well, we hope that the warm spring finds its way to all of your hearts!

To UAENA, who always remain steadfastly by [IU’s] side, thank you, and we love you."

The 27-year-old is known for being kind and charitable. To celebrate her 12th debut anniversary in September 2020, IU donated approximately $86,000 to two organizations, such as the Snail of Love foundation and the Korean Unwed Mothers’ Families Association.

Meanwhile, "Lilac" has dominated iTunes Top Albums charts by taking the No. 1 spot in at least 11 different regions including Norway, Malaysia, Brazil, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Israel.

The album is composed of 10 songs, such as the title track "Lilac," "Flu," "Coin," "Hi Spring Bye," "Celebrity," "Troll," "Empty Cup," "My Sea," "Ah Puh," and "Epilogue."

IU is a singer-songwriter and actress who made her singing debut as a solo artist in 2008.