On February 16, Kim Soo Hyun's fans announced that the donation was made entirely voluntarily by fans inside and outside Korea. The entire amount will be transferred to the Korean Heart Foundation to support pediatric patients in need of surgery but facing financial difficulties.
According to a fan union representative, this activity stems from the desire to celebrate Kim Soo Hyun's birthday in a meaningful way, and at the same time spread the spirit of sharing that the actor has pursued for many years. "Fans around the world have joined hands to turn his birthday into an opportunity to bring hope to patients being treated for heart disease," the group representative said.
The donation is even more meaningful when it is associated with the health story of Kim Soo Hyun himself. Previously, the actor underwent surgery related to heart disease and was ranked 4th in his first military service examination. However, thanks to serious health management and re-examination, he was reclassified at level 1 in 2017 and enlisted as a regular soldier. After that, Kim Soo Hyun completed his military service, creating a positive impression on the public about his sense of responsibility and efforts to overcome difficulties.
The personal story and positive image of the male actor in charity activities have become a source of inspiration for fans to choose the Korean Heart Foundation as a place to receive donations. The fan union said that they hope this money will make a practical contribution to helping pediatric patients have the opportunity to have surgery and continue treatment.
In addition, the fan community affirmed that they will continue to accompany Kim Soo Hyun not only in art support activities but also through charity programs, in order to spread positive influence to society.
