As the damage from the large forest fire in the Yeongnam region spreads, stars from the entertainment industry are gathering relief funds to send assistance.
Singer G-Dragon announced that he will donate 300 million won for recovery from the forest fire and support for disaster victims through his agency, Galaxy Corporation, on the 28th.
G-Dragon, who will hold the world tour concert 'Ubermensch' at Goyang Sports Complex on the 29th and 30th, donated 300 million won from the concert revenue.
G-Dragon said, "I hope that a healing touch will be with everyone who has lost their homes due to this unexpected disaster, and I sincerely wish for recovery."
BTS RM and BLACKPINK's Jennie each donated 100 million won to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association. Additionally, the group RISE donated 150 million won, and ITZY's Yeji contributed 50 million won to Hope Bridge.
On the previous day, AESPA's Karina donated 100 million won, and rapper Jay Park contributed 70 million won to Hope Bridge.
Singer and actor Cha Eun-woo donated 100 million won to the Korean Red Cross. Jung Dong-won contributed 100 million won and relief supplies worth 30 million won, actor Jung Il-woo donated 20 million won, and singer DinDin donated 10 million won to the Korean Red Cross.
NCT's Doyoung donated a total of 100 million won, giving 50 million won each to the Fruit of Love and the disaster social welfare agency, The Promise.
Actress Han Ga-in revealed that she donated 50 million won to Hope Bridge through her YouTube channel. Actress Yoon Yoo-sun contributed 20 million won to World Vision, where she is an ambassador.
The Yeongnam region is currently experiencing damage from a large forest fire. According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters, as of 6 a.m. that day, the casualties from the forest fire situation include 28 dead, 9 seriously injured, and 28 lightly injured, totaling 65.