BTS’s Jimin and J-Hope donate Rs 1.29 crore for ‘Children Relief’ work in earthquake-affected Turkey and Syria

J-Hope and Jimin from BTS have stepped forward to assist children in earthquake-affected Turkey and Syria.

People from all around the world have banded together to collect funds for earthquake survivors in two countries where tens of thousands of people have died.

Five consecutive earthquakes and aftershocks have caused victims to seek refuge in rescue camps and rely on finances, non-profit organisations and external help for assistance.


While the government and several foreign organisations labour around the clock, celebrities from across the world, including actresses and singers, have also donated.





BTS member Jimin donated $78,000 ,roughly Rs 64,52,850 to UNICEF Korea to aid in humanitarian efforts for children in Turkey and Syria. In addition to Jimin, BTS’ J-hope has contributed the same sum to the victims.

Their combined contribution is Rs 1.29 crore. “ UNICEF Korea stated in a tweet “BTS J-Hope donated KRW 100 million to Turkey and Syria emergency relief for earthquake-affected children and became a member of UNICEF Honors Club”.

A large number of BTS supporters have joined them on a charity relay, following in the footsteps of their heroes. Previously, South Korean celebrities such as Jang Sung-Kyu, and Kim Jin-Woo donated to support the survivors.

Turkey and surrounding territories were jolted by two massive earthquakes of 7.8 and 7.5 magnitudes early on February 6, 2023, followed by three more the next day. According to the most recent statistics, over 35,000 people have died in both nations, and thousands have been injured.

FAQs

Q1: What is the actual name of J-Hope?
Jung Ho-seok.

Q2: How old is Jimin?
Jimin is 26 years old.