BTS star J-Hope makes 100 million New Year’s Eve donation for underprivileged children; says ‘I hope this winter will not be lonely’ – Times of India

The NGO announced, “J-Hope has donated 100 million won for children from disadvantaged groups in Korea.”

According to the report, the pop star revealed the reason behind the huge donation. He said, “I was worried that children who are going through the economic downturn and double hardship due to Covid-19 are going through a cold and lonely year-end.”

“I hope that our children will be able to spend a warm winter through this sponsorship,” he added.

The singer’s donation will reportedly be used towards heating expenses for children in low-income families. It will also support childcare facilities and medical expenses for ailing children.

The news portal also quoted Lee Je-hoon, chairman of the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation, saying, “With the support of stars, social interest in the difficulties faced by children from the underprivileged at home and abroad is being stimulated. I would like to express my gratitude once again to the supporters who give children a warm year-end gift.”

J-Hope who is known for his catchphrase, “I am your hope,” has been donating to various causes close to his heart. Just last year, he made headlines when he marked Children’s Day in Korea by donating 100 million won for children who are victims of violence in Africa.

In 2018, he donated 150 million won to children with nurturing talent and sick children.

On the professional front, BTS is currently on a break before they are back on the big stage in March 2022.