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BTS SUGA donates 5 billion won to autism project after military discharge
Just a few days after getting discharged from social service work, BTS member SUGA, also known as Min Yoongi, has pledged five billion won (approx Rs 31.26 crore) to an autism hospital in South to Korea Joongang Daily, SUGA has donated to Severance Hospital to establish the Min Yoon-gi Centre. This marks the largest single donation by any K-pop idol to a hospital is known for showing a keen interest in supporting autistic children and teenagers, especially in preventing depression and how music might aid their process, the newspaper reported. According to the hospital, the 'Daechwita' singer also took part in developing a music therapy program by attending sessions on weekends from March to June this year during his leave from the social work service.
According to reports, SUGA said, 'While I was preparing the program with Prof Cheon Keun-ah and doing volunteer work, I learned how music can become a pathway for communication and self-expression. It has been such a pleasure and privilege to join the journey of supporting autistic children.'The Min Yoon-gi Centre is designed to aid the MIND program, music, interaction, networking, and diversity. It aims to provide language, psychiatric, and behavioural support, therapy, and various programs for autistic individuals. The rapper has donated funds to support long-term treatment programs for over 10 Min Yoon-gi Centre will be located at Severance Hospital's Sinchon branch. Its completion is expected in September this who began his social service in December 2023, officially wrapped up his duties last week. Shortly after his discharge, he shared a heartfelt message with fans on Weverse. 'I've spent the past 2 years thinking deeply about myself. I also felt the need to take a step back, especially from the work I'd been doing for so long and distance myself (and look at it),' the note read.- EndMust Watch
