IU and IVE received commendations from the Commissioner of the National Fire Agency on the 64th Fire Day (November 9). The honor recognizes their help for firefighters on the scene during the massive wildfires in the Yeongnam region in March last year, and the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association recommended the two artists for the commendation. During the wildfires, IU and IVE each donated 200 million won to Hope Bridge, for a total of 400 million won, and each designated 100 million won for displaced residents and the remaining 100 million won for firefighters. Hope Bridge used the 200 million won for firefighters to make emergency dispatch kits and to provide meals and snacks to crews at disaster sites. IU also donated 100 million won each during the 2020 floods, the 2022 wildfires in Gyeongbuk and Gangwon, and the heavy rain and typhoon damage that same year, bringing her total donations to Hope Bridge, including last year's wildfire relief, to 500 million won. All six members of IVE, An Yu-jin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Won-young, Liz and Leeseo, pooled their donation, and in October they took part in a voice talent donation project for the National Fire Agency's official welfare platform, "Fire Hero Membership," sending messages of support to firefighters. IU said, "I wanted to help even a little the firefighters who work so hard at disaster sites, but this commendation has given me strength instead, and I'm grateful," adding that she will continue to look for places that need help. IVE said they were grateful that the giving they started to express thanks to firefighters led to such a meaningful commendation, and that they will continue to support the safety and health of firefighters working in the field.