Wave of Kindness from K-Pop Community for Hong Kong Fire Tragedy… Aespa Donates 90 Million Won, Rise Donates 50 Million Won

As a large fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex resulted in serious casualties, celebrities of Chinese descent have begun to convey messages of condolence and comfort.

Ugi, a Chinese member of the girl group (G)I-DLE, posted a message in Chinese on her social media on the 27th wishing for everyone's safety.

According to the local fire authorities in Hong Kong, they officially announced during a briefing at 3 AM that 55 people had died due to the fire at Wang Fuk Court (Wang Fuk Court·宏福苑).

Jackson, a member of the group Got7 from Hong Kong, shared the locations of major evacuation shelters in the city through his social media and requested that this information be widely disseminated.

Jackson urged cooperation in conveying information so that people and animals in need of support can receive appropriate relief.

Support for the victims of the Hong Kong fire tragedy is also continuing in the K-Pop industry.

SM Entertainment decided to donate 1 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately 190 million won) to the Hong Kong Red Cross for the purpose of fire extinguishing operations, relief activities, and provision of living supplies.

The group Rise announced that they would donate 250,000 Hong Kong dollars (approximately 50 million won), while the girl group Aespa stated they would donate 500,000 Hong Kong dollars (approximately 90 million won) to the Hong Kong Red Cross.

Rise expressed their heavy hearts over the unfortunate news through their official Weibo, stating that they decided to donate 250,000 Hong Kong dollars to the Hong Kong Red Cross under the name of Rise and their fandom Breeze. They added that they hope to contribute even a small amount to the rescue efforts and subsequent support, wishing for everyone's peace.

Aespa also expressed their deep sorrow over the heartbreaking news through their official Weibo, stating that they decided to donate 500,000 Hong Kong dollars to the Hong Kong Red Cross under the name of Aespa. They conveyed their hope to contribute even a small amount and wished for everyone's peace.