A difficult situation can break a country or make its people come together.
And in South Korea where the Covid-19 situation is getting worse by the day, celebrities are now coming forward to show their support.
Big-Name Celebrities Showing Support
Bong Joon-ho, director of Parasite, the first non-English movie to win at the Oscars, donated 100 million won ($114,980) to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association.
한국 영화 최초 #아카데미 4관왕을 수상한 #봉준호 감독님과 국민배우 #송강호 님이 #코로나19 확산 방지 및 피해 극복을 위해 각각 1억 원의 성금을 기탁해주셨습니다 ???/ 사진출처: 조선일보 #희망브리지 #전국재해구호협회 #재난구호모금전문기관 #재난에서희망으로 #코로나19 #힘내라대한민국 pic.twitter.com/g8Fhn4ptKd
— 희망브리지 (Hope Bridge) (@relief_sos) February 27, 2020
And he’s not the only one.
Other donors include:
- Running Man Kim Jong Kook [100 million won ($114,980)]
- Parasite actor Sang Kang-ho [100 million won ($114,980)]
- Singer Kang Daniel [50 million won ($57,490)]
- BTS Suga [100 million won ($114,980)]
- National MC and Running Man Yoo Jae Suk [100 million won ($114,980)]
- DoTS Song Joong Ki [100 million won ($114,980)]
- Singer Sunmi [10 million won ($11,498)]
And it’s not just Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association getting donations.
Community Chest of Korea
It was similarly reported, and confirmed, that Lee Byung Hun, Storm Shadow in G.I. Joe, has donated 100 million won ($114,980) to the Community Chest of Korea.
Other donors who donated a similar amount to the Community Chest of Korea includes actor Kim Woo-bin, Jung Woo-sung, Gong Yoo and actress Shin Min-a
Gong Yoo specifically requested that his donation be used to support and help the authorities, healthcare staff, low-income families and disadvantaged people.
Even non-governmental organisation Good Neighbors are getting support from celebrities.
It was reported that Bae Suzy, IU and Kim Go-eun each donated 100 million won ($114,980) to the organisation.
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One thing for sure, it’s sure great to see celebrities who care for their country and stepped forward to help out in any way they can, right?
Donating in Singapore
Now, if you’re feeling inspired by their actions and want to do your part for Singapore, you can donate too.
But please ah, donate with care hor. You don’t want to give your money away to scammers, right?
The government has recently launched a portal that allows you to donate and get the money to the right place.
Fun fact: Most Singaporeans regularly donate to charity, by the way. If you buy Toto or 4D, chances are your money would’ve made its way to the Community Chest, which is then used to help support noteworthy initiatives.
