Jang Dong-gun turns photographer for ELLE

Hallyu star Jang Dong-gun (far right) photographs Korean celebrities for ELLE magazine [ELLE Korea]

Top Korean actor Jang Dong-gun turned photographer for a charity campaign by fashion magazine ELLE, according to a press release by the magazine's branch in Korea.

As part of the "Share Happiness" fundraiser, the Hallyu star -- who is a goodwill ambassador for United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) -- took photographs of some of his closest celebrity friends including Kong Hyung-jin, Joo Jin-mo, Han Jae-seok, Hwang Jung-min, Cha Tae-hyun, Su-ae and Shin Min-ah.

The theme of the photo shoot was food, as "Share Happiness" supports underprivileged children and women to receive proper education and food.

A total of 93 Korean stars participated in the campaign aimed at raising money for the cause. Hallyu star Lee Young-ae also took part in the event, appearing in front of the camera for the first time since her surprise wedding in August and actress Ko So-young, who made headlines after admitting to her romantic relationship with Jang, participated as well.

The funds raised by the celebrities and sponsoring brands will be delivered to various organizations including Compassion, Good Neighbors, Asan Hospital and Loving Hands.

The "Happiness" photo shoot will be published in the December issue of ELLE Korea.

Reporter : Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.kr