On May 8 KST, actor Kim Seon Ho celebrated his birthday in a special way by once again showing his generosity towards young individuals striving for independence.

The Korean Red Cross revealed that Kim Seon Ho had donated 100 million won to support youth transitioning into self-reliance, continuing his philanthropic tradition from the previous year.

Building upon his charitable efforts from last year, Kim Seon Ho decided to allocate the proceeds from his 2023 Asia Tour fan meeting through a fan club vote to aid young people preparing for independence.

The Korean Red Cross utilized the 100 million won donated last year to assist 146 individuals with various needs, including daily necessities, educational resources, medical expenses, and improvements to their living environments.

Additionally, a mental well-being initiative called Healing Camp was implemented to ensure their emotional stability.

Expressing gratitude to his fan club for enabling the donation, Kim Seon Ho stressed the importance of community support in making meaningful contributions.

He encouraged young individuals embarking on their journey towards independence, expressing hope that his contribution would serve as practical assistance during their transition.

President Kim Cheol Soo of the Korean Red Cross echoed Kim Seon Ho's sentiments, affirming their dedication to empowering young individuals to confidently navigate society independently.

Kim Seon Ho's continued philanthropy on his birthday reflects his ongoing commitment to supporting charitable causes.

In previous years, he has also provided assistance to cover treatment costs for children battling leukemia.

The term 'youth preparing for self-reliance' refers to young individuals transitioning into independence as they age out of foster care or protective environments.

Coinciding with Kim Seon Ho's birthday, May 8 is also recognized as World Red Cross Day, commemorating the birthday of Jean-Henri Dunant, the founder of the International Red Cross Movement.

The Korean Red Cross emphasized the global humanitarian spirit upheld by Red Cross societies worldwide.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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