COVID-19 Crisis... Celebrities Join Donation Campaigns for 'Positive Influence'

Comedian Yoo Jae-suk [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Amid growing concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), a wave of donations from celebrities continues.

Comedian Yoo Jae-suk recently participated in donations through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association. The association stated, "Yoo Jae-suk donated 100 million won to help those struggling as confirmed COVID-19 cases rapidly increase."

Actors Lee Byung-hun and Shin Min-a also each donated 100 million won to the Community Chest of Korea's Fruit of Love campaign. The donations will be used for children and elderly vulnerable to immune deficiencies, low-income families, and medical staff in need of protective equipment.

Actor Park Seo-joon donated 100 million won to the Daegu Community Chest of Korea on the 22nd. Through his agency, Park Seo-joon said, "After seeing media reports about the shortage of negative pressure wards and portable negative pressure facilities needed for COVID-19 patient treatment, I want to help purchase the necessary equipment."

Actor Park Hae-jin personally appeared in the 'National Prevention COVID-19 Safety Guidelines' video filmed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Fire Agency on the 23rd, donating all appearance fees and production costs.

Actress Yoon Se-a donated 10 million won to the Daegu Community Chest of Korea on the 24th. On the same day, Yoon Se-a wrote on Instagram, "Daegu is my father's hometown and where I was born. Stay strong, Daegu."

Lee Young-ae also donated 50 million won to the Daegu Community Chest of Korea on the 21st. Additionally, singer Song Ga-in decided to donate all proceeds from her remake album's digital sales.

Actors Kim Bo-sung, Ham So-won, Kim Go-eun, and singer Hyomin donated masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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