BTS' j-hope donates 100 million KRW ($89,000) to ChildFund Korea for his birthday

BTS' j-hope made a meaningful donation for his birthday. 

ChildFund Korea revealed j-hope donated 100 million KRW (88,809 USD) on February 18. The idol star wanted to join his fans who made donations on his birthday and specifically asked ChildFund Korea to use his donation for his high school in Gwangju. 

This is not the first time j-hope made donations to ChildFund Korea. Back on December 20, j-hope donated 150 million KRW (133,215 USD) for the children in need. 

With a total donation amount of 250 million KRW (222,024 USD), j-hope has become the 146th member of ChildFund Korea's 'Green Noble Club.' 

Donors who donate over 100 million KRW are given the 'Green Noble Club' membership. 

Lee Jae Hoon, the head of ChildFund Korea, expressed appreciation to j-hope, stating, "We appreciate j-hope, a member of global group BTS, for remembering the children in need and making a donation on a special day. We will carry on his precious means and work our best to support the children of low-income families."