BTS artist Jimin donates Rs 65 lakh for children's education in Jeonbuk, sixth biggest donation since 2019

BTS member Jimin once again proved that he is not only a world music phenomenon but also a socially aware philanthropist. The artist recently donated 100 million KRW (around Rs 65 lakh or 75,000 USD) to the Jeonbuk Provincial Office of Education and this money will be invested in the education welfare of the kids there.

On September 25th, Jeonbuk education office confirmed to Dispatch that Jimin's representatives first notified them of his will in July. Actively, the process of donation began by Jimin's father with a call to the provincial office and afterwards verification of the transfer of the funds into the Love Scholarship Foundation.

The donation will be used to issue scholarships to elementary, middle, high, and special school students in North Jeolla Province. The scholarships will be issued to talented children as well as needy children, thereby making the education accessible and encouraging to all the children.

This is not a solo effort. Since 2019, Jimin has been actively donating to educational offices in South Korea. He has already donated 100 million KRW to Busan, Jeonnam, Gangwon, Chungbuk, and Gyeongnam education offices. Including Jeonbuk, this is his sixth mega donation to provincial education offices.

Apart from education, Jimin has also donated to other causes. He donated over 100 million KRW to the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation and became its sole Green Noble Club of high-value donors. He also donated to the Army's Patriotism and Comradeship Fund, and donated to help after the Turkey-Syria earthquake.

Jimin's gesture of charity is reflective of a larger culture of BTS. Other members too have given donations to causes and charities that they are passionate about, cementing their position as idols who not only shape the music landscape but through positive social work as well.