BTS’s Jungkook and SEVENTEEN each donated 1 billion KRW, drawing attention, while IU (200 million KRW), G-Dragon (300 million KRW), IVE (200 million KRW), and many other artists also contributed.
In particular, K-pop idols, who have strong connections with their fandoms, are demonstrating a meaningful ripple effect, exerting a “positive influence.”
On social media, posts such as “I donated after seeing Jungkook’s contribution” and “I participated in donations thanks to SEVENTEEN” have surfaced, with some artists even donating in the name of their fan clubs.
The Community Chest of Korea stated, “The donations from celebrities are encouraging more participation from both fans and the general public.” They also reported that over 360,000 people have contributed to online fundraising, which has surpassed 1.7 billion KRW.
