By Guest In a move that’s left fans speechless and South Korea buzzing, BTS’s golden maknae Jungkook has dropped a staggering 1 billion won (approximately $680,000 USD) to support wildfire relief efforts, making it the largest known individual donation to date.
Announced today, March 28, 2025, by the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association, this massive contribution is aimed at helping victims and firefighters battling the nation’s deadliest wildfires in history, raging across Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam, and Ulsan.
Jungkook’s Jaw-Dropping 1 Billion Won Donation
Jungkook’s donation isn’t just a number—it matches the hefty sums pledged by major Korean corporations and even rivals the 1 billion won from K-pop group SEVENTEEN, putting him in a league of his own among individual donors.
Half of his gift (500 million won) will provide emergency aid and relief supplies to those who’ve lost everything, while the other half will boost support for the exhausted firefighters risking their lives on the front lines. “I hope this small contribution will be of help to everyone who is tired and having a hard time,” Jungkook said in a heartfelt statement, proving once again why he’s adored worldwide.
But he’s not alone in this fight—BTS is showing their unbreakable bond and big hearts. Bandmates RM, J-Hope, and Suga have each chipped in 100 million won ($68,000 USD) to the cause, with RM and J-Hope joining Jungkook at Hope Bridge, while Suga directed his generosity to the Korean Red Cross.
Together, the quartet has poured a combined $3.2 million into relief efforts, according to WIONews, as South Korea grapples with a disaster that’s claimed at least 28 lives and scorched over 115,959 acres.
The wildfires, which erupted on March 21, have been dubbed the worst in South Korean history, forcing thousands to flee and leaving a trail of destruction. Jungkook’s massive donation has sparked a wave of praise on X, with fans calling him an “angel” and marveling at his generosity. “Young and rich… he’s so cool!” one user gushed, while another noted, “It’s also great that he paid special attention to improving the treatment of firefighters.”
This isn’t Jungkook’s first rodeo in philanthropy—back in 2023, he donated 1 billion won to Seoul National University Children’s Hospital. With his latest act, he’s not just saving the day—he’s setting the bar sky-high. Will other celebs step up to match this K-pop king’s epic generosity? Stay tuned as South Korea’s stars rally to fight the flames!