Tiger JK donates 100 million KRW ($96,000) to the ferry victims under his late father's name

Singer Tiger JK donated 100 million won (~ 96,000 USD) to the victims of the tragic ferry accident under his late father's name, Seo Byung Hoo.  

One entertainment rep revealed to media outlet TV Daily, "Under the name of his late father Seo Byung Hoo, who passed away back in February, Tiger JK donated 100 milion won to the victims of the Sewol accident in secret through the Naver Happy Bin on April 25."

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The rep continued, "Through a letter, the late Seo Byung Hoo expressed that he was disappointed he had not been able to give more to those living hard lives.  Tiger JK felt a lot of pain regarding the Sewol accident and decided to donate to express his condolences."

His father passed away on February 1 at the age of 72 in his home after suffering from cancer, but Tiger JK has thought of a thoughtful way to honor his father.