Korean celebrities continue to donate money to help Turkey, Syria

Top left to bottom right: Jimin and J-Hope from boy band BTS, Haechan and Doyoung from boy band NCT [NEWS1, YONHAP]

Korean celebrities continue to help those affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on February 8.

J-Hope and Jimin of boy band BTS and actress Suzy Bae have each donated 100 million won ($78,000) to Unicef ​​to help local children.

“I hope that my donation can help the affected children in the area at least a little bit,” said J-Hope.

Girl group Twice donated 200 million won to non-governmental organization (NGO) Save the Children on Wednesday.

girl group twice [NEWS1]

Hyunjin and Changbin of boy band Stray Kids each donated 100 million won, Ryujin of girl group ITZY donated 20 million won, and girl group IVE and its agency Starship Entertainment also donated 150 million won to the NGO Good Neighbors.

Haechan and Doyoung of boy band NCT each donated 100 million won to the Community Chest of Korea.

“I was heartbroken by the news that the people of Turkey and Syria are suffering [by the earthquake]’ Haechan said. I donated a small amount of money in the hope that everyone can go back to their normal lives.”

Entertainer Yu Jae-seok [ILGAN SPORTS]

Many others in the entertainment industry have donated to help Turkey and Syria. SM Entertainment has also donated 200 million won, while entertainer Yu Jae-seok donated 100 million won and figure skating champion Kim Yuna donated $10,000.

BY CHO YONG-JUN [[email protected]]