South Korea wildfires: BTS, Blackpink, NCT and other top K-pop,k-stars make whopping donations

 A devastating wildfire recently swept through parts of Korea, causing significant damage and displacing numerous residents

¹ In the face of this crisis, the Korean entertainment industry has demonstrated its unwavering support, with a wave of celebrities stepping forward to donate generously towards relief efforts and the restoration of the affected ecosystem.  

the outpouring of support highlights the strong sense of community and social responsibility prevalent among K-celebs. From top idol groups to renowned actors and trot singers, the donations are aimed at providing immediate assistance to those affected and contributing to the long-term recovery of the region.

Here's a look at some of the notable donations made by Korean celebrities:

Significant Contributions:

• SEVENTEEN: Leading the charge with a substantial donation of ₩1.00 billion KRW (approximately $682,000 USD), showcasing their collective commitment to the cause.
• JYP Entertainment: The entertainment agency contributed ₩500 million KRW (approximately $341,000 USD), demonstrating their corporate responsibility.

Large Donations:

• A large group of celebrities donated ₩100 million KRW (approximately $68,200 USD) each, including: BTS's Suga and J-Hope, IU, Girls' Generation's Taeyeon, IVE, Actors Lee Jong Suk and Byeon Woo Seok, Red Velvet's Seulgi, NCT's Mark, Suzy, and Trot singers Park Seo Jin, Young Tak, Lee Chan Won and Jang Min Ho.

Notable Donations:

• Many celebrities donated ₩50.0 million KRW (approximately $34,100 USD) each, including: Yoo Jae Suk, Actresses Lim Ji Yeon, Kim Ji Won, Han Ji Min, Park Bo Young, Go Min Si, Go Youn Jung, UEE. GOT7’s Jinyoung, TWICE’s Jihyo, LE SSERAFIM, actors Kim Woo Bin and Lee Dong Wook, PLAVE, Hyeri, and NCT’s Haechan.
• Actresses like Chun Woo Hee donated ₩40.0 million KRW.
• 1st Generation idol group Koyote, Actors Park Hae Su and Im Siwan donated ₩30.0 million KRW.
• OH MY GIRL’s Arin, Rapper Loco, Actor Ahn Jae Wook, Kim Sejeong, YouTuber Lee Mal Nyeon (Chim Chak Man), and Comedian Yoo Byung Jae contributed ₩20.0 million KRW.
• ZEROBASEONE’s Jiwoong, Lovelyz’s Mijoo, WINNER’s Jinwoo, and Actress Joo Hyun Young each donated ₩10.0 million KRW.

These donations, among many others, will play a crucial role in supporting the victims and facilitating the rebuilding process. The generosity of these celebrities reflects the strong sense of solidarity within the Korean entertainment industry and their dedication to supporting those in need during challenging times.