BTS's J-Hope has thoughtfully donated to his hometown of Gwangju!
On January 2, it was revealed that J-Hope had participated in a love donation drive in his hometown, where he made a donation to the Bukgu area in Gwangju. The city shared, "J-Hope, who is currently in the United States, expressed his intention to donate 5 million won [about $3,900] through his father. Once J-Hope returns to Korea, he will send his donation online to his hometown of Bukgu."
J-Hope was born in Bukgu County, where he attended elementary, middle, and high school, making this donation even more meaningful.
For the Love Donation Campaign project, individuals who donate to their hometown or other municipalities where they do not currently reside can donate up to 5 million won annually through the tax deduction and gift return policy.
There are 30 different return gift options, such as agricultural produce packaging, tomatoes, and eco-friendly detergents, that J-Hope can choose from.
The director of Moon In's office in Bukju shared, "We will prepare well so that the Three-in-One Hometown Love Donation Project, which contributes to the revitalization of the local economy, will be used in the development of Bukju, to respond to the local citizens. Declining population, and securing local financial resources. I expect that J-Hope's intention to donate will also have a great impact on the settlement of the system."
On the evening of January 2, J-Hope returned to Korea from the United States after performing on "Dick Clark's New Year's Eve," the popular American New Year's Eve television show.
