Members of the girl group (G)I-DLE, Minnie, Wugi, and Shuhua, who lead a global fandom, recently conveyed their warm hearts through a relay donation to support the recovery from the wildfires that have occurred nationwide and to assist the victims.
The Korean Red Cross (Chairman Kim Cheol-soo) announced on the 31st that (G)I-DLE members Minnie, Wugi, and Shuhua each donated 100 million won, totaling 300 million won, for the recovery from the wildfire damage in Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam, Ulsan, and other areas across the country, as well as for the support of wildfire rescue workers and victims.
The three members stated, “We felt heavy-hearted upon hearing that many people are suffering due to the sudden wildfires. We hope our small contribution will help the victims recover quickly. We also want to express our deep gratitude and support to everyone working on the ground.”
(G)I-DLE members have emphasized the value of sharing through communication with their fans, and this donation once again demonstrates their positive influence.
The donated funds will be used through the Korean Red Cross for emergency relief activities and long-term recovery projects in the wildfire-affected areas. In particular, the significant amount of 300 million won, with each member donating 100 million won, is expected to greatly support the stabilization of the victims' lives and the assistance of personnel on-site.
Chairman Kim Cheol-soo of the Korean Red Cross stated, “This will be a great comfort to the personnel dedicated at disaster sites and to our neighbors in pain,” and added, “I hope the positive influence of Minnie, Wugi, and Shuhua will serve as an opportunity to bring hope to more people.”
As a legally designated disaster management agency and relief support organization, the Korean Red Cross has been conducting emergency relief activities (as of 9 AM on the 30th) with 2,753 staff and volunteers targeting wildfire victims and rescue workers, providing relief supplies (91,233 items), meal support (76,245 people), disaster psychological counseling (3,655 people), and medical support (62 people) since the wildfires began on the 21st. Additionally, an emergency fundraising campaign for the victims of the large wildfires is ongoing until April 30. Donations can be made through the website and Naver Happy Bean, and inquiries can be made at 1577-8179.
[Geum Bitna, MK Sports Reporter]
