BTS Jimin and j-hope donate generously to the victims of the Turkey and Syria earthquakes

Following the tragic earthquakes that took place in Turkey and Syria this month, UNICEF Korea recently revealed that BTS Jimin and j-hope donated a generous amount to the victims, specifically children, who were affected by the tragedy. The rough estimate of how much the two donated comes to 100 million won each, which makes for a huge contribution to the relief efforts.

After the reveal of BTS Jimin and j-hope's contribution, fans couldn't help but beam with pride. Naturally, it became the talk of Twitter as many flooded the platform with praise for the two and inevitably trended the idol duo throughout the day under the hashtag, #CharityAngel.

Following in their idols' footsteps, many ARMYs have also made impressive donations to the emergency relief funds for earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey.

"Our CHARITY ANGEL": Fans shower BTS Jimin and j-hope with praises for the generous donations to Turkey and Syria's earthquake victims

In light of the duo's recent donations, fans and UNICEF Korea have been bringing up their previous donations to social causes as well.

Earlier, j-hope donated 100 million won for the victims affected by the torrential rain hit. He's also a member of the Hope Bridge Honors Club, which is a big donor group.

Jimin, on the other hand, had previously donated 100 million won to the International Rotary Clube 3590, a fund that helps eradicate the spread of polio. He's also a member of UNICEF's Honors Club.

Additionally, BTS Jimin and j-hope had donated another 100 million won each to the Gangwon Office of Education, the Busan Office of Education, and the Jeonnam Education Foundation individual for each cause.

Given the popularity and influence of the entertainment industry, ARMYs were not only moved by the duo's generous contributions but were also further motivated to to help those affected by the recent tragic incident through donations.

Along with BTS Jimin and j-hope, many other K-pop idols have also donated for the victims of Turkey and Syria's earthquakes. Girls' Day Hyeri donated 50 million won, GOT7 Jinyoung contributed 30 million won, NCT Mark donated 150 million won, NCT Doyoung donated about 100 million won, SEVENTEEN S.Coup's contributed 20 million won, and BTOB Eunkwang's contribution came to 10 million won.

Many K-drama actors and actresses have also donated for the same. The celebrities who made generous contributions included Park Bo-young, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Go-eun, Jung Ryeo-won, Kim Hye-soo, and Park Seo-joon.

With a handful of contributors donating to various organizations that aim to better the current circumstances of earthquake victims, fans have been overflowing with pride and are donating the same to the best of their abilities.

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Aishwarya is a pop culture writer who covers K-drama and K-pop at Sportskeeda. After completing her Bachelor's in English and Communication Skills, she sought a job that allowed her to explore her passion, and being a K-pop and K-drama reporter felt like the ideal fit. Aishwarya has 3 years of experience under her belt and previously took on several internships in the industry that further motivated her in choosing writing as a career.

Aishwarya believes in conducting extensive research and verifying facts with the help of reputable sources to produce accurate articles. She also spends a significant amount of time on Twitter to understand how netizens are reacting to the latest trends in the industry before crafting her content.

She admires SUGA from BTS for his dedication to his work and aspires to immerse herself into the things she loves, just like him. If she could go back in time, she would jump at the opportunity to be part of ""Reply 1988,"" a K-drama set in a time when neighborhood relationships were cherished and interpersonal connections were of utmost importance. Although she loves how technology has advanced, she would also love to experience living in an era before it was invented.

When Aishwarya's not writing and reading about the latest developments in the industry, she spends her time crocheting, sketching, cycling, reading Mangas, and cooking.

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