Im Siwan Donates to Passenger Plane Disaster Relief Fund... "Expresses Deep Condolences and Comfort"

Donation to Support Disaster Victims
"Amount Not Disclosed"
Lee Seung-yoon, Lovelyz Jin, DinDin, and Others Also Participate

Actor Im Si-wan donated funds to support the victims of the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster that occurred at Jeonnam Muan International Airport.

Actor Im Si-wan. Provided by Hope Bridge

On the 31st, the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association (Chairman Song Pil-ho) announced that Im Si-wan sent a donation to aid the victims of the Jeju Air passenger plane accident. The exact donation amount was not disclosed. Im Si-wan expressed, "I offer my deepest condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones unexpectedly in this tragic accident." He is known to have consistently participated in donations through Hope Bridge for various disasters, including the 2019 Gangwon wildfires, typhoons, and heavy rains.

In addition to Im Si-wan, various celebrities have extended their helping hands. Comedienne Park Na-rae, who is from Muan, confirmed, "It is true that a donation was made through the local government the day before to support the victims of the passenger plane disaster," adding, "We prefer not to disclose the donation amount." Park Na-rae was born in Muan and spent her childhood in Mokpo. When she won the Grand Prize at the 2019 MBC Entertainment Awards, a banner reading "Park Na-rae, MBC Entertainment Awards Winner" was displayed in her hometown.

Comedian Lee Seung-yoon also joined the donation efforts. On his social media account, he stated, "I extend my deepest condolences and sympathy to the victims and bereaved families of the Jeju Air passenger plane accident," and revealed that he donated 10 million won. Lovelyz member Jin also posted on the 31st, "I learned about the tragic accident through the news. My heart aches deeply," along with a certificate of support for the Korean Red Cross campaign. She encouraged others by saying, "Even a small amount of support would be appreciated." Singer and broadcaster DinDin also shared, "Every year-end, I usually write messages of hope and gratitude, but this year my heart feels very heavy," and disclosed a transfer of 10 million won in donations. DinDin added, "It is said that it will take a long time to handle the passenger plane disaster. I respectfully pray for the deceased and offer deep condolences to the bereaved families."

Earlier, Jeju Air flight 7C2216 departed from Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport on the 29th and attempted a belly landing (landing with the aircraft body sliding on the runway without the landing gear extended) on the runway at Muan Airport around 9:03 a.m. However, within about 10 seconds, the plane veered approximately 300 meters off the runway and collided with a concrete outer wall. Following a loud explosion, the aircraft was severely damaged and caught fire, with most of the fuselage engulfed in flames. The passenger plane carried a total of 181 people, including 175 passengers and 6 crew members. According to the Fire Agency's tally, there were 179 fatalities and 2 survivors. As a result, the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster became the deadliest aviation accident in South Korea to date.

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