BTS Jin, IU donate over Dh 260,000 to children hospitals and care centers: 'My heart always aches...'

In celebration of Children’s Day, a national holiday in Korea observed on May 5, several stars  made donations to support children.

IU donated 150 million won (approximately $107,600) under the name IUAENA" a combination of her name and her fandom, UAENA. According to her agency, EDAM Entertainment, 62 million won (approximately Dh217,000) of the donation went to Eden I Ville, which supports self-reliant youth. It provides gifts for Children’s Day, and helps create spaces for their growth. The remaining 90 million won (approximately Dh237,082) was given to Hansarang Village and the Hansarang Infant Care Center for Children with Disabilities, funding the replacement of outdated boilers, medical and rehabilitation treatments, and gifts to improve their daily lives.

BTS's Jin also contributed significantly by donating 100 million won (approximately Dh263,506) to the children’s hospital at Seoul Asan Medical Center. Jin expressed, "My heart always aches when I see children battling illnesses. I made this donation, though small, in the hope that they can quickly recover and run around happily again." The funds will be used to enhance medical services and improve the hospital environment for pediatric patients.

Actress Kim Go-eun made her fifth consecutive donation, contributing 50 million won (approximately $35,900) to Seoul National University Children’s Hospital. Her consistent donations since 2021 have supported children from low-income families who are suffering from chronic or severe illnesses, making a significant impact on their care and treatment.

Park Bo-young continued her tradition of giving with a 20 million won donation through ChildFund Korea, aimed at improving the treatment environment at Seoul Metropolitan Children’s Hospital. In addition to her financial contributions, Park Bo-young has been volunteering at children’s hospitals for over a decade, spreading kindness through both her time and resources.