Im Young Woong's Fan Club Donates Over 1 Million USD for Wildfire Relief

On March 31, the fan club of singer Im Young Woong, known as 영웅시대 (Hero Era), made a generous donation of 610,928,800 KRW (approximately 6.1 million USD) to the Community Chest of Korea, led by Chairman Kim Byung-jun, to aid in the recovery from recent wildfires.

The fundraising campaign, which took place on the online donation platform 해피빈 (Happy Bean) from March 26 to 30, was initiated after Im Young Woong and his agency contributed 400 million KRW (around 400,000 USD) to the same cause on March 28 under the name of 영웅시대. This prompted fans to actively participate, resulting in a total of over 1 billion KRW (approximately 10 million USD) raised for wildfire relief efforts in the Yeongnam region, marking the largest contribution from a fan community to date.

Fans who contributed expressed their hopes and support with messages such as, "May our small gestures bring great hope to someone," "I pray for a swift recovery for the affected areas," and "Thank you to the firefighters."

Since its inception in 2020, 영웅시대 has been proactive in charitable efforts, including donations for emergency recovery in flood-affected areas, support for wildfire victims in Gyeongbuk and Gangwon in 2022, and assistance during heavy rainfall in 2023. The fan club has also joined the Community Chest of Korea's 'Sharing Leaders Club,' participated in regional coal briquette volunteer work, and provided essential goods to vulnerable communities, establishing itself as a leading force in promoting a culture of giving across the nation.

As of now, the total amount donated by 영웅시대 to the Community Chest of Korea since 2021 has reached 2 billion KRW (approximately 2 million USD). This recent fundraising effort is seen as a prime example of the collaborative spirit between artists and their fans in fostering a culture of philanthropy.