Supporting Outstanding University Students Majoring in Physics and Astronomy
"I Want to Share the Love Received from Fans with Future Scientists"
Singer Younha has donated a scholarship to foster talent in the field of basic science.
According to her agency, C9 Entertainment, on December 10, Younha visited the Seoul office of the Korea Student Aid Foundation in Jung-gu, Seoul the previous day and delivered a scholarship donation of 100 million won.
Singer Younha donated 100 million won in scholarships to the Korea Student Aid Foundation. C9 Entertainment · Korea Student Aid Foundation.
Younha stated, "I wanted to share the love I have received from my fans with future scientists," adding, "I hope that students studying physics and astronomy will be able to focus on their studies without financial concerns and grow into bright talents who shine like stars in the night sky."
The scholarship, named the "2026 Blue Lighthouse Younha Scholarship Donation," will be used to support outstanding university students majoring in physics and astronomy. The Korea Student Aid Foundation will select 20 students each semester and award 2.5 million won per student.
Younha has consistently shown her interest in space and science, releasing songs inspired by astronomical concepts such as "Event Horizon" and "Oort Cloud."
The agency announced that Younha and the Korea Student Aid Foundation plan to continue supporting university students from low-income backgrounds who major in basic sciences. Younha will meet her fans at the small theater concert "Shining Winter," which will be held at Samsung Hall, Ewha Womans University in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, starting January 9 next year.
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