Actor Lee Byung Hun made a significant contribution to charity ahead of Children's Day - a public holiday observed every year in South Korea on May 5.
According to the Seoul Asan Hospital Children's Hospital, Lee Byung Hun donated 100 million Korean won to support pediatric patients and spread positivity to those around him.
This generous donation is expected to be used to alleviate the medical expenses of economically disadvantaged pediatric patients, reduce the suffering of children and their families struggling with severe illnesses, and enhance their quality of life through comprehensive medical services.
Notably, Lee Byung Hun has been a consistent donor to the Seoul Asan Hospital Children's Hospital and is dedicated to promoting a culture of giving by showing concern and support for underprivileged children and communities both locally and globally.
Lee Byung Hun continues to inspire others with his philanthropic endeavors.
Idol and actress IU also made a generous donation of 100 million Korean won to the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation. The donation was confirmed by her agency, EDAM Entertainment, through an official SNS post on May 5. In the post, the agency expressed its gratitude to Uaena members (IU's fandom) for their continuous support and described the donation as a gesture of becoming a reliable umbrella for those in need, even on rainy days.
IU has made a positive influence through her consistent acts of kindness and philanthropy. Since her debut in 2008, she has made numerous donations to marginalized groups and individuals in need on special occasions.