Korean celebrities are also concerned about the fate of the victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake. Their hearts are moved to donate or donate to help the victims.
The Korean celebrity helped those affected by the M 7.8 earthquake that hit southern Turkey and northern Syria last Monday. One of them is Jang Sung Kyu. He said on Wednesday (8/2/2023) via his Instagram that he donated 23 million won (US$18,236) or equivalent to Rp. 275 million to the Korean Red Cross.
"I hope no one has any more trouble," he wrote as reported by Korea Joongang Daily, Thursday (9/2/2023).
"I pray that both countries recover soon," he said.
In another, singer and actor Yang Dong-geun visited the Turkish Embassy in Seoul and met with Ambassador Murat Tamer to donate 10 million won. He sympathizes and is saddened when he sees children being victims of the earthquake.
"I am heartbroken to see a photo of a father holding the hand of his dead son," said Yang Dong-geun.
"I send my condolences to the Turkish people as a father," he said.
Also, singer Kim Jin-woo, also known as Jinu, of boy band Winner, gave 10 million won to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association. Rapper DinDin also donated 10 million won to the Korean Red Cross.
Actor Yim Si-wan also donated 10 million won to the Korean Red Cross. Volleyball player Kim Yeon-koung, who played with the Turkish team in 2011, also encouraged others to join in the relief efforts via his Instagram account. / celebrities. id
