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BTS's Jungkook donates 1 billion KRW to aid the wildfire relief efforts in the Gyeongbuk & Gyeongnam regions

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Posted by Susan-Han Friday, March 28, 2025 18,079

On March 28 KST, the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association announced that BTS member Jungkook has contributed 1 billion KRW (~ $680,000 USD) to aid wildfire relief efforts in the Gyeongbuk and Gyeongnam regions. This is the largest known amount donated by any public figure since the fires began earlier this week. 

500 million KRW will be used to provide emergency aid and relief supplies for residents who have lost their homes due to the wildfires. The remaining 500 million KRW will be used to improve awareness and working conditions for firefighters working to combat the fires.  

Previously, fellow BTS members J-Hope, SUGA, and RM donated 100 million KRW each - J-Hope and RM to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association and SUGA to the Korean Red Cross.

Meanwhile, in 2023, Jungkook donated 1 billion KRW to Seoul National University Children's Hospital to support medical treatment for children from low-income families and the hospital's integrated care center initiatives.

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