“You are a gem”: Netizens proud as BTS' Jin donates 100 million won to the Namgwang Social Welfare Association in Busan ahead of his birthday

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On December 3, Korean media outlets reported that BTS' Jin donated 100 million to Busan’s Namgwang Social Welfare Association on December 1. The Running Wild idol made this donation days before his birthday on December 4. BTS’ Jin’s donation has reportedly been made to support vulnerable groups in the local community.

Namgwang Social Welfare Association’s CEO Park Do-young commented on Jin’s charitable donations saying:

"Jin's donation will be a gift that delivers dreams to children and youth in the community and hope to marginalized neighbors."

Fans of Seokjin seemed proud of his charitable work in time for his birthday. Therefore, his followers filled the internet with their appreciation for Jin. One of them referred to him as a gem.

“Jin you are a gem.”

Netizens proud as BTS' Jin donates 100 million won just in time for his birthday

One of them said that Seokjin has a gentle heart.

“So proud of Jin This isn’t just a donation, it’s a reflection of the kindness in his gentle heart”

Another fan commented:

“thankyou jin for showing kindness and good deeds wherever youre, i will always be proud to call you as my idol”

An admirer dubbed BTS' Jin an angel.

“Oh Jin, you are an angel, How could I not love you? We are so happy and excited for your birthday! , you are a great person, a great WE LOVE YOU JIN JIN DAY TOMORROW”

Another admirer said BTS' Jin is a kind-hearted man.

“OUR PRECIOUS KIND-HEARTED LOVING JINNIE the way bangtan is so full of love and kindness tannies making this world a better safer place one step at a time”

Another fan commented:

“I love that Jin has such a big heart for those less fortunate, and wants to help them chase their dreams. I love him.”

BTS' Jin’s contributions will be used for child and youth welfare projects

The donation from Kim Seokjin will mostly be used for child and youth welfare programs, recognizing the 80- year journey of Namgwang Social Welfare Association, which begun as a child welfare center.

In particular, given Jin's ongoing curiosity in talent growth initiatives for children and youth, the contribution will be employed for various talent support scholarships for poor children and the "Independent Child Support Program" for kids departing child care facilities.

A representative from Namgwang Social Welfare Association thanked BTS' Jin for his donation:

"We are deeply grateful for your meaningful sharing in the social welfare projects of the organization commemorating its 80th anniversary. This donation will be a great help in helping children and youth in the Busan area cultivate their dreams and build a foundation for independence, and it will also be a seed of hope for our isolated neighbors."

For those unaware, Kim Seokjin has a history of making donations to UNICEF several times.

Edited by Sohini Biswas