Amidst the ongoing wildfire recovery, various celebrities have joined in on the efforts to aid the relief.
Impressively, BTS’s Jungkook, so far, is the celebrity who has made the biggest contribution to aiding the wildfire recovery. On March 28, the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association announced that BTS member Jungkook has contributed 1 billion KRW (~ 681,385 USD).
According to the organization, 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.
Following the reports, Korean netizens couldn’t help but express admiration and were impressed with the amount that Jungkook donated alone.
Korean netizens reacted:
“Jungkook is amazing.”
“I knew he made a lot of money, but it’s so impressive how he donated 1 billion KRW by himself.”
“If you look at the list of donations that are in the billions, they are all corporations. Jungkook is the only individual making a 1 billion KRW donation. So crazy.”
“I know he donated 1 billion KRW to a children’s hospital before. The level of donation he makes is impressive.”
“I think it’s impressive to make donations period, but to donate 1 billion KRW is another level.”
“Not everyone can make a donation like that. He’s so thoughtful.”
“Jungkook is always making a positive influence.”
“I’m so proud to be Jungkook’s fan.”
“That’s so amazing.”
“1 billion KRW? Wow.”
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