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Korean singer Sean sets out on marathon fundraiser; aims to raise 10 Billion

Jinusean's Sean Famous for '90s hits and as a top philanthropist with donations exceeding tens of billions KRW, Sean supports kids' welfare and even delivers coal to the needy. On August 14, 2025, he posted an emotional SNS update about the 815 Run, started in 2020 with ex-footballer Lee Young-pyo. What began as a joke is now in its sixth year, honouring Korea's past with real impact. Honouring History with Runs and Big Donations Marking Korea's 80th liberation anniversary, Sean pledges seven marathons in one year as a "thank-you letter" to independence fighters. He donates 1,000 KRW per meter, equaling 42,195,000 KRW per 42.195 km race-totaling 295,365,000 KRW for all seven. The 815 Run kicked off aiming for 1 billion KRW, raising 330 million KRW first year, 1.3 billion KRW last year, and already 2.1 billion KRW this year, projecting 2.4 billion KRW total, per Sean's updates and OSEN reports. Team Support and Lasting Philanthropic Impact Sean's not alone; his "Unknown Crew" and stars like Lee Young-pyo, Cho Won-hee, Lee Si-young, Jang Ho-joon, and Im Si-wan cheer him on. Lee Young-pyo lauded Sean's faith-driven success, joining for tomorrow's 81.5 km run. Beyond this, Sean's 3.1 Run since 2021 aids housing on national holidays, with photo book donations and child sponsorships adding to his billions in giving, as noted by OSEN. Vision for Abundance and Future Giving Fueled by gratitude, Sean vows to run smiling, crediting divine overflow for turning small efforts into miracles. It's not just funds-it's about inspiring a brighter tomorrow through action. With his track record, that grand goal feels within reach, motivating everyone to contribute. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."