Following the worst South Korean wildfires in the nation’s history, the Korean entertainment industry has come together. A number of well-known Hallyu celebrities, such as K-pop idols and K-drama actors, have joined forces to raise an incredible amount of money to support the wildfire recovery process and help those affected by the terrifying disaster that has rocked the nation.
Authorities in South Korea have put out the main flames of the week-old wildfires that have killed at least 28 people, according to a Reuters story just hours ago. Tens of thousands of people were displaced by the flames, which began in the southeast on March 21. A 1,300-year-old temple in Uiseong city was completely destroyed in the wildfire’s terrible aftermath, endangering even more cultural landmarks. According to YNA.co.kr, the Manhyujeong Pavilion in Andong, which is well-known for being the location of the filming of the hit K-drama Mr. Sunshine, may have also been demolished.
Jungkook of BTS has joined his bandmates RM, J-Hope, and Suga in making large donations to assist the cause, according to the latest K-media reports. The other members of the worldwide K-pop phenomenon BTS have contributed 100 million KRW apiece, but Jungkook alone has added an incredible 1 billion KRW to the pool.
Additionally, Jennie from BLACKPINK gave 100 million KRW during these difficult times, according to a Thursday announcement from the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association. According to reports, her donation would be used to enhance the delivery of relief materials, run makeshift shelters for people living in the impacted areas, and provide emergency livelihood assistance. Another member of the top-charting female group, Jisoo, gave the Korean Red Cross 150 million KRW. (For comparison, one US dollar is worth about 1,467 South Korean won.)
According to the latest additions to the South Korean wildfires donation pool, a number of NCT members have also contributed, including Taeyong, the leader of the SM Entertainment boy group, Jungwoo, Johnny, Jaehyun, Jeno, and Jaemin. As SEVENTEEN, Jinyoung of GOT7, Seulgi of Red Velvet, Jiwoong of ZEROBASEONE, Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation, and Jihyo of TWICE respectfully donated to the cause, more donations came in from the K-pop scene.
Highly sought-after K-drama stars like Ji Chang Wook, Byeon Woo Seok, IU, Kim Woo Bin, Shin Min Ah, Lee Dong Wook, Go Min Si, Han Ji Min (Love Scout), and many more made significant donations to the cause, joining the long list of prominent Korean celebrities who have contributed.
South Korea wildfire donations: List of top Korean stars aiding relief support
K-pop stars
SEVENTEEN: 1 billion won
BTS members: Jungkook (1 billion won), RM (100 million won), J-Hope (100 million won), Suga (100 million won)
NCT members: Taeyong (100 million won), Jaemin (150 million won), Jeno (100 million won), Mark (100 million), Haechan (50 million), Doyoung (100 million won), Jungwoo (50 million), Johnny (50 million won), Jaehyun (100 million won), Jisung (50 million won)
ATEEZ: 100 million won
aespa members: Karina (100 million won), Winter (100 million won)
G-Dragon: 300 million won
Super Junior‘s Eunhyuk: 100 million won
SHINee’s Key: 50 million won
TWICE members: Nayeon (50 million won), Dahyun (50 milion won)
Crush: 50 million won
Jay Park: 10 million won
ASTRO’s JinJin: 10 million won
DinDin: 10 million won
ITZY’s Yeji: 50 million won
ENHYPEN’s Sunwoo: 3,000 won
BLACKPINK members: Jisoo (150 million won), Jennie (100 million won)
IVE: 200 million won + 100 million won each
RIIZE: 150 million won
OH MY GIRL’s Arin: 20 million won
WINNER’s Jinwoo: 10 million won
Lovelyz’s Mijoo: 10 million won
ZEROBASEONE’s Jiwoong: 10 million won
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon: 100 million won
Kim Junsu or XIA (JYJ, former TVXQ): 100 million won
Red Velvet’s Seulgi: 100 million won
LE SSERAFIM: 50 million won
PLAVE: 50 million won
Lee Chan Won: 100 million won
Young Tak: 100 million won
Jang Min Ho: 100 million won
Lee Hyori: 100 million won
Park Seo Jin: 100 million won
JYP Entertainment: 500 million won
K-drama actors
Cha Eun Woo (ASTRO): 100 million won
Moon Ga Young: 20 million won
Kim Soo Hyun: 50 million won
Im Yoon Ah: 100 million won
Suzy: 100 million won
Jinyoung (GOT7): 50 million
Kim Sejeong: 20 million won
Ahn Jae Wook: 20 million won
Choi Hwa Jung: 20 million won
Ji Chang Wook: 100 million won
IU: 200 million won
Jung Hae In: 100 million won
Lee Jong Suk: 100 million won
Byeon Woo Seok: 100 million won
Go Min Si: 50 million won
Chun Woo Hee: 40 million won
Im Siwan: 30 million
Suzy: 100 million won
Kim Woo Bin: 50 million won
Shin Min Ah: 50 million won
Comedian Lee Jae Suk: 50 million won
Kim Ji Won: 50 million won
Han Ji Min: 50 million won
Han Ga In: 50 million won
Park Bo Young: 50 million won
Lee Hyeri: 50 million won
Go Youn Jung: 50 million
Lee Dong Wook: 50 million won
Lim Ji Yeon: 50 million won
Comedian Lee Young Ja: 30 million won
Kim Tae Woo: 30 million won
Yoon Yoo Sun: 20 million won
Oh Na Ra: 20 million won
Dex: 10 million won
