Stray Kids’ Bang Chan Makes 3 Separate Donations For His Birthday

Stray Kids’ Bang Chan celebrated his birthday by making generous donations to three different causes.

On October 3, JYP Entertainment revealed that Bang Chan had donated a total of 300 million won (approximately $223,218) for his 29th birthday. The Stray Kids leader donated 100 million won (approximately $74,406) each to the organizations HearCycle, World Vision, and OSEAN.

Bang Chan’s donation to HearCycle will go towards medical expenses and social rehabilitation support for young people with hearing loss, while his donation to World Vision will be used for scholarship programs and customized growth support for children and adolescents who are vulnerable or from low-income backgrounds. Finally, his donation to OSEAN will be used for coastal cleanup, marine debris removal, and river purification.

“It means a lot to me to be able to make even a small gesture of support across multiple areas in need of a helping hand, from children’s dreams to our own backyard,” said Bang Chan. “I hope that my [donations] reach those in need and help us dream together of a better tomorrow.”

Before making these three donations for his birthday, Bang Chan also donated a total of 200 million won to Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital and the Korean Committee for UNICEF just this past September.

Happy Birthday, Bang Chan!

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Stray Kids’ Bang Chan Makes 2 Separate Donations To Meaningful Causes

Stray Kids’ Bang Chan has made generous donations to two different causes.

On September 19, JYP Entertainment revealed that Bang Chan had recently donated a total of 200 million won (approximately $144,296): 100 million won (approximately $72,148) to Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital and 100 million won to the Korean Committee for UNICEF.

Notably, Bang Chan designated that his donation to the Korean Committee for UNICEF be used for emergency relief and recovery efforts in areas of Nepal affected by the recent floods.

Meanwhile, his donation to Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital will go towards establishing a “specialized custom rehabilitation center” that tailors to patients’ specific ages and medical conditions.

“I wanted to provide even the slightest comfort to those going through difficult and exhausting times,” said Bang Chan. “I sincerely hope that many people will be able to return to peaceful daily lives as quickly as possible.”

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IU Makes Generous Donations On Her 18th Debut Anniversary

Singer and actress IU has celebrated her 18th debut anniversary in the most meaningful way!

On September 18, IU donated a total of 200 million won (approximately $144,000) under her fan club name UAENA to mark her 18th debut anniversary.

IU contributed 50 million won (approximately $36,000) each to four organizations including the Social Welfare Society, the Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital, the Heart-Heart Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity Korea, totaling 200 million won.

The donation will be used to support the stable independence of young adults leaving institutional care, provide rehabilitation treatment for children and adolescents facing financial hardships, assist with the living expenses, education, and mental health of young women preparing for independence, and improve the residential environments of national veterans.

IU’s agency EDAM Entertainment shared IU’s message along with the photos of the sponsorship certificates from the four organizations. Read her message below:

Just like the hearts of UAENA, who were willing to offer their side even when we were strangers to one another, I hope that the gentle moments in our daily lives become a little more frequent.

IU has consistently made donations under the name UAENA on special occasions including her debut anniversary, her birthday, and the year-end holidays.

For this year’s Children’s Day, she donated 100 million won to help children and adolescents, and on her birthday, May 16, she donated 300 million won.

Happy 18th debut anniversary, IU!

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RIIZE Celebrates Third Debut Anniversary With Heartfelt Donations Under Fan Club Name

RIIZE has celebrated their third debut anniversary in a meaningful way!

On September 3, their agency SM Entertainment announced that RIIZE made a 100 million won (approximately $73,600) donation to Samsung Medical Center under the name of their official fan club BRIIZE.

The donation will be used to cover surgery and medical expenses for children and adolescents suffering from financial hardship.

Through their agency, RIIZE stated, “We believe that we are growing into better artists thanks to fans who support our dreams. We want to be artists who give back the love we have received and provide even a little bit of help to places that need hope.”

Previously in March of last year, RIIZE donated 150 million won (approximately $110,400) to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association to assist with recovery efforts following wildfires in various regions in Korea.

RIIZE debuted in September 2023 with the single “Get A Guitar.” The group currently consists of six members—Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton—and will hold their third anniversary fan meeting “CHANNEL RIIZE: ON AIR” at the INSPIRE Arena in Incheon.

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IU, Kim Go Eun, Han Ji Min, RIIZE, And More Make Generous Donations For Children’s Day

A number of stars celebrated Children’s Day—a national holiday observed in Korea on May 5—with meaningful donations!

IU donated a total of 100 million won (approximately $68,145) under the name “IUAENA” (a combination of “IU” and “UAENA,” the name of her official fan club). The star donated 50 million won each to both the Korea Child Welfare Association and the Korea Association of Community Child Centers.

IU’s donations will go towards funding supplies and medical care for children living in child welfare facilities, along with providing children with gifts and cultural experiences for their birthdays at regional children’s centers.

Meanwhile, Kim Go Eun donated 50 million won (approximately $34,072) to Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, marking her sixth consecutive year donating to the hospital on Children’s Day. Her donation will be used as financial aid for young patients facing economic hardships that make it difficult for them to receive medical treatment.

Han Ji Min also donated 50 million won to the international relief organization JTS (Join Together Society). Her contribution will go towards fighting hunger and improving educational environments for impoverished children worldwide.

In a heartwarming gesture, RIIZE donated 30 million won (approximately $20,443) to the international NGO G Foundation in the name of their fan club BRIIZE. The group’s donation will be used to provide 540 children living in orphanages with gifts personally chosen by each child for Children’s Day.

Super Junior’s Ryeowook also donated 100 million won to G Foundation, with 50 million won going towards providing food for children at risk of going hungry and 50 million won going towards support programs for children living in orphanages.

Finally, TVXQ’s Changmin donated 55 million won (approximately $37,480) to Samsung Medical Center. His contribution will be used to help pediatric and adolescent patients facing financial hardship.

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