BTS J-Hope donates 150 m. to ChildFund Korea

On Thursday, BTS member J-Hope donated 150 million won ($134,400) to the Korean child development organization, ChildFund Korea, celebrating his 27th birthday.

The artist expressed, 'I heard that the number of vulnerable families is increasing significantly due to the prolonged COVID-19 situation. I heard that support for children with disabilities is especially urgent. I hope this donation will raise society’s interest in children with disabilities.'

This donation will assist children with visual or hearing impairments as it would finance child care, and academic support.

J-Hope's total donations to the organization reached 600 million won which qualified him to be the 146th member of the organization's Green Noble Club.

ChildFund Korea revealed that the artist sent 118 donations in the past few years, commenting, 'J-Hope’s regular donations are raising interest in children from poor families.'

'We will do our best to support children from low-income families in accordance with the wishes of all donors, including J-Hope,' the organization said.