G-Dragon and Super Junior Bring 'Hope' to Disaster Sites in Asia... Donating Millions for Hong Kong Fire and Thailand Flood

K-pop superstars are leading the way in disaster recovery efforts across Asia, showing compassion that transcends borders.

◆ G-Dragon Donates $1 Million for Hong Kong Fire Tragedy... "Caring for the Hearts of Rescue Heroes"

Singer G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong) immediately responded to the news of a major fire tragedy that occurred on the 26th (local time) at the 'Wang Fuk Court' apartment complex in the Tai Po area of northern Hong Kong.

According to his agency, Galaxy Corporation, on the 29th, G-Dragon donated 1 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately 180 million won) to the support fund established by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The fire has resulted in at least 128 fatalities, causing significant damage.

In particular, G-Dragon added sincerity by providing a 'Trauma Psychological Support' program for firefighters, volunteers, and survivors who engaged in rescue activities at the horrific scene through the 'JusPeace Foundation', of which he is the honorary chairman, going beyond simple recovery support.

◆ Super Junior Offers Comfort Amid Thailand's Great Flood... "We Will Empower Through Music"

On the same day, the group Super Junior and SM Entertainment's Thai joint venture SM True joined forces for the southern region of Thailand suffering from record-breaking heavy rain.

Southern Thailand has recently experienced record rainfall not seen in 300 years, resulting in over 100 fatalities and significant damage. In response, SM True donated 3 million baht (approximately 120 million won) to the Thai Red Cross, while Super Junior members contributed 1 million baht (approximately 40 million won) to assist the disaster victims.

Super Junior, who will hold concerts at the Impact Arena in Bangkok on the 29th and 30th, stated, "We hope our music and stage can provide some comfort to our fans in Thailand who have been hurt by the disaster," as they plan to share sorrow with local fans and sing of hope.