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- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: 'Running Man' host Yu Jae-seok leads celeb support for flood-hit Koreans
SEOUL: South Korean celebrities are stepping up with donations to help victims of the country's deadly floods, which have left at least 14 dead and 12 missing since last Wednesday.
Popular 'Running Man' host Yu Jae-seok and actor Yim Si-wan each donated 50 million won (RM135,000) to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association last Friday, as reported by the news outlet Korea JoongAng Daily today.
"My heart felt heavy with sorrow to see so many people's lives harmed by the heavy rain. I hope the damage doesn't worsen," said Yu.
Yim, known for his roles in 'Squid Game 2' and the popular drama 'Misaeng', joined him in donating the same amount.
Veteran actress Lee Hye-young, famous for 'Queen of Housewives' and her fashion career, contributed 20 million won.
More K-stars followed suit, including singer-actress Kim Se-jeong, star of the rom-com hit 'Business Proposal' and fantasy series 'The Uncanny Counter', who donated 10 million won last Saturday.
Winner member Kang Seung-yoon, who has also acted in 'Prison Playbook' and released solo tracks like 'It Rains', contributed 12 million won.
Celebrity couple Park Si-eun and Jin Tae-hyun, both recognised for their acting work and charitable efforts, gave 10 million won.
"We thank everyone who has helped us with their warm hearts. We will make sure to deliver such kindness to the people who have suffered," the Hope Bridge was quoted as saying in response.
News agencies reported that torrential rain had triggered landslides and flooding across the country this week, with Gapyeong – a resort town northeast of Seoul – among the hardest hit.
In Gapyeong, two people were killed and two others are missing after a landslide engulfed homes and floodwaters swept away vehicles.
