As singer Park Seo-jin's birthday approaches in two days, attention is drawn to the fan club 'Dahbyeol' and its tradition of celebrating his birthday through donations and sharing.
Park Seo-jin's birthday is on the 21st. Instead of just congratulatory ads or gifts, both the singer and his fans have added meaning to the occasion by extending warmth to those in need.
This culture of fandom has been ongoing for some time. In 2021, Dahbyeol donated 30 million won to Severance Hospital in Sinchon, Seoul, on August 20, the day before Park Seo-jin's birthday. The funds were used to support adult patients with rare diseases and low-income children and adolescents. At that time, fans also donated 20 million won to the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation.
In the same year, fans' voting led to another donation. On his birthday, August 21, Park Seo-jin received over 124.48 million votes on the celebrity ranking service 'Choi Aedol Celebrity,' earning him the title of 'Donation Fairy.' As a result, 500,000 won was donated in his name to the Milal Welfare Foundation.
In 2023, Park Seo-jin personally contributed 10 million won to Severance Hospital, with the funds allocated for treatment and living expenses for patients with rare and intractable diseases. He had previously donated 10 million won to the same hospital in January of that year.
The following year, the scale of donations from fans increased even further. According to Severance Hospital, 565 members of Dahbyeol raised 61,022,000 won to celebrate Park Seo-jin's 2024 birthday, which was donated to the hospital. The funds were used to support treatment costs for low-income children and adolescents. The hospital reported that the total amount donated by Park Seo-jin and his fan club to Severance Hospital exceeded 151,020,000 won.
Charitable efforts were not limited to birthdays. In the same year, 1,092 Dahbyeol members conducted a donation relay in their fan cafe, raising 58,210,000 won for the Love Fruit Foundation, which was used to support living expenses for vulnerable groups, including children and adolescents.
Dahbyeol stated that they participate in charitable activities to align with Park Seo-jin's commitment to giving back since his debut. In April of last year, they donated 117,400,000 won to the Love Fruit Foundation for recovery efforts following wildfires in the Yeongnam region.
The support for the singer has expanded beyond advertisements and gifts to helping others. The charitable initiatives tied to Park Seo-jin's birthday showcase the positive influence of fandom culture.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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