19-02-2025
BTS' J-Hope donates over Dh500,000 to children's hospital, Jin promises him a meal: 'I wanted to repay ARMY...'
The rapper-choreographer also got calls from band members Jimin and Jungkook
Last updated: February 19, 2025 | 08:00
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BTS' J-Hope celebrated his 31st birthday on February 18, by making a generous donation. Ahead of his special day, reports revealed that the rapper contributed 200 million KRW (around Dh509,000) to the Seoul Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital.
J-Hope said in a statement, according to Soompi, 'I hope this can be of some small help to children who are suffering even at this moment. I sincerely hope that children can dream of a healthy and hopeful future. I also wanted to repay ARMY who always sends me so much love.' He further added, 'I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again, and I think it is truly meaningful that I will continue to donate every year starting on my birthday this year.'
On Tuesday, fellow band member Jin took to Weverse to send his best wishes and promised him a meal. As translated by @btsinthemoment, he wrote, 'Happy Birthday hob-ah it's your birthday, have you eaten? If you haven't eaten yet, I'll buy you spicy raw fish soup that you like. (To be honest, it's what I like).' Meanwhile, J-Hope held a Weverse live, which was crashed by both Jimin and Jungkook, as they called to wish the rapper. Both of them are currently serving in the military. While Jungkook held a live last year, It has been a little over a year since ARMY has heard Jimin's voice, so there was undoubtedly much joy on the BTS ARMY newsfeed.
BTS members J-Hope and Jin both completed their military service last year, while RM, Suga, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are expected to return later, this year.
On the professional front, J-hope is gearing up to launch his highly anticipated tour at the end of February. The 'Hope on the Stage' tour will take him across major cities in Asia and North America. The first leg kicks off in Seoul, South Korea, where he will perform at the KSPO Dome on February 28, March 1, and 2, 2025. Following that, he will take the stage in Brooklyn, Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, Oakland, and Los Angeles. The Asian leg will commence in Manila, Philippines, on April 12 and 13, with stops in Saitama, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, and Taipei. The tour will conclude in Osaka on June 1.
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