South Korean celebrities extends large donations to help people recuperate from recent wildfires

South Korean celebrities have come forward in response to the disastrous wildfires.  Areas like Uiseong and Andong were almost 70% controlled, thanks to the efforts of more than 3,700 firefighters, 76 aircraft, and 530 vehicles.

Lee Chan Won

In order to help victims in the Yeongnam region, which has been particularly hard impacted by the fires, singer Lee Chan Won has donated 100 million KRW. Lee, whose birthplace of Ulsan was also damaged, had a deep personal connection to the cause, according to his agency, and he expressed his wish that individuals affected by the calamity will recover quickly.

Yoo Jae Suk

Famous for his charitable work, comedian Yoo Jae Suk has donated 50 million KRW to lessen the financial strain on the impacted locals. Yoo expressed his want to provide some assistance to the victims and hoped that everyone enduring hardship in the wake of the fires would soon be able to resume their regular lives.

Im Si Wan

With his donation of 30 million KRW, actor Im Si Wan expressed his wish that his gift will help those in need. The goal of Im’s deed of kindness is to aid the community in its recovery from the catastrophe.

WINNER’s Kim Jin Woo

In order to help the victims of the recent wildfires in South Korea, WINNER’s Kim Jin Woo donated 10 million KRW.

Lee Seung Yoon

In a same vein, broadcaster Lee Seung Yoon has contributed 10 million KRW to aid in the wildfire recovery.