BTS's J-Hope and Suga have joined in the recovery efforts for wildfire damage.
On the 27th, their agency Big Hit Music announced that J-Hope and Suga donated funds to support wildfire damage relief in the Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam regions. Through their agency, they stated, "We hope that the prolonged wildfire situation will come to an end as soon as possible. We wish for all those who have lost their homes and are facing difficulties, as well as everyone working hard on the firefighting efforts, to quickly return to their peaceful daily lives. We hope this donation can provide some comfort and hope."
J-Hope donated 100 million won to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association. The funds will be used for emergency disaster relief, community recovery after disasters, and support for vulnerable groups affected by disasters. Following his donation for flood relief in 2023, J-Hope also provided funds to assist families of victims from a plane crash.
Suga donated 100 million won through the Korean Red Cross. The donation will be used to provide necessary food, beverages, and daily necessities to residents affected by the wildfires. Previously, Suga donated 100 million won in 2022 to help neighbors affected by wildfires in Gyeongbuk Uljin and Gangwon Samcheok.
Meanwhile, BTS, to which they belong, has been engaged in various charitable activities for about eight years since 2017. Together with their agency Big Hit Music, they are running the 'LOVE MYSELF' campaign, which conveys messages about the value of self-love and the eradication of violence. BTS's official fan club ARMY is also consistently practicing sharing for vulnerable children and youth, creating a beautiful virtuous cycle.
[Kim Bit-na, MK Sports Reporter]
