Lee Jun Ho Joins Honor Society of Community Chest of Korea, "I Will Share the Love I've Received"
Lee Jun Ho, member of 2PM and actor, has joined the Honor Society, a group of top donors for the Community Chest of Korea (also known as the Fruit of Love).
On the 19th, Lee Jun Ho attended the ceremony at Shinhan Bank headquarters in Seoul, officially becoming a member of the Honor Society.
This group is for high-value donors who give at least 100 million KRW (around 100,000 USD). With this, Lee Jun Ho continues to make a positive impact.
Receiving his membership plaque, Lee Jun Ho said, "I am thankful to be able to contribute even a little to making a better world as a member of the Honor Society. I want to continue to share the love I've received and contribute to making warm-hearted changes."
His donation will help support programs for vulnerable children overseas.
Lee Jun Ho has always shared positive energy through good deeds. He started working with World Vision, an international relief NGO, in 2011 by sponsoring children in Ethiopia and Ghana.
He became a World Vision ambassador in July 2012 and has been active in various charity activities for the past 13 years.
These include setting up booths for child sponsorship at his solo concerts in 2015, 2017, and this year, donating for water projects in Ethiopia, providing relief for children affected by COVID-19, supporting children in Korea, and joining various campaigns.
Meanwhile, Lee Jun Ho is set to reach global audiences with his upcoming Netflix series 'Cashero'.
BTS’s V Gets Epic Birthday Love from Fans Worldwide with Huge Celebrations in Seoul, Shanghai, and More
BTS’s V is receiving an overwhelming outpouring of love from his Chinese and Korean fans as they celebrate his birthday on December 30! Every year, V’s Chinese fan club, Baidu Vbar, organizes massive events to honor his special day, and this year is no different, with celebrations taking place across various cities!
To mark the occasion, a unique “Taehyung Park” will be set up near HYBE’s headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul. The park will feature a giant custom doll of V along the Han River, giving fans a memorable experience. The sculpture is inspired by V’s solo album and even includes a tribute to his beloved dog, Yeontan.
Fans in Seoul are also treated to a huge display of love, with 160 DID lightbox screens installed across subway lines 2 and 4. These screens will showcase 160 different birthday messages to spread joy to V. In addition, all 4,448 screens on subway lines 3 and 9 will broadcast a special birthday video for V, reaching nearly 2 million daily passengers!
But the birthday celebrations don’t stop there! At Hongdae Station, advertisements will appear on the AREX’s four AM boards, with over 100 daily ads. From the underground to the outdoors, V’s fans have decked out places all over Seoul with birthday content. The Hyundai Department Store in Sinchon, U-Plex, and 21 DID screens from Line 1 to Line 8 will all feature ads, along with a Scarlet LED screen in Hongdae.
Fans can also enjoy birthday events at Compose Coffee stores in Seoul and Chuncheon, where V is currently serving in the military. The Donggyo branch in Hongdae will be transformed into a birthday cafe, while the Gangwon University branch in Chuncheon will offer decorations and free drinks in honor of V.
Across the country, 150 screens at 34 Kyobo Bookstores, from Seoul to V’s hometown of Daegu, will display birthday content. Not to mention, 3,193 CU convenience store locations nationwide will feature V’s birthday video on 3,203 screens, reaching over 3 million customers daily.
In Chuncheon, lightboard ads featuring V and Yeontan have been set up at historical locations, sending heartfelt messages of love and gratitude for V’s service. Meanwhile, in Shanghai, a major event will be held at a shopping mall, featuring vibrant V-themed displays.
In China, 38 Molly Tea Store locations across 30 cities will be decorated for V’s birthday, and 25,900 gifts will be given to fans as part of the celebrations. Hangzhou’s Longxiangqiao Station, one of the busiest metro stations, will feature LED dual-screen ads to honor V’s special day.
Fans have also shown their love for Yeontan by making donations. Vbar adopted animals from the Hongshan Zoo in Nanjing, naming them after Yeontan, and in Hangzhou, fans donated food to an animal shelter in Yeontan’s name, a touching tribute to V’s furry friend.
V’s birthday celebrations are truly massive and heartwarming, as his fans across the world continue to show their endless support!
