South Korean actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin have made a 200 million Korean won (approximately $160,000 USD) donation to Samsung Seoul Hospital, as reported by multiple news outlets this week. The contribution from the popular couple, who married in March 2022, will directly benefit patient care at the hospital and follows a similar charitable act earlier this year. This latest donation highlights a growing trend of Korean celebrities leveraging their influence to support philanthropic causes.
Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin Donate $160,000 to Hospital
South Korean acting couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin have donated 200 million Korean won (approximately $160,000 USD) to Samsung Seoul Hospital, multiple news outlets reported this week.
The donation, announced on December 29, will go towards supporting patients at the hospital. This isn’t the first time the celebrity pair have shown their generosity; they made a similar donation earlier this year.
According to KBS News, the couple’s continued philanthropic efforts highlight their commitment to giving back.
Newsis reported that the donation will provide much-needed support to patients in need.
Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, who married in March 2022, are one of South Korea’s most beloved celebrity couples. Their public displays of affection and charitable work consistently garner attention from fans and media alike. Sedaily.com noted that this donation follows a previous contribution made earlier in the year.
iTuday also covered the story, emphasizing the couple’s ongoing commitment to charitable causes.
“Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin are continuing to spread positive influence by donating 200 million won to help those in need this year,” The Chosun Ilbo reported.
The donation underscores the couple’s dedication to using their platform for good, a trend increasingly common among Korean celebrities.
