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On March 31, 2025, South Korean media outlet Naver reported that BTS' Taehyung donated 200 million KRW to wildfire victims and firefighters.
According to AllKpop, 100 million KRW of V's donations will be used for emergency relief efforts and rehabilitation assistance for victims in wildfire-stricken areas. The other half will go towards the recovery and improved care given to firefighters who worked rigorously to put out the fires and rescue citizens on the scene.
BTS' Taehyung also sent a message addressing the victims, firefighters, and the situation.
"I express my deepest respect to those who have been affected by this sudden disaster and to the firefighters, firefighters, and volunteers who are risking their lives and working hard on the front lines every day. While doing evening roll call during my military service, I felt so bad watching the news, and I felt even worse thinking that some of my comrades' families may have suffered damage..... I hope that my donation will be of some small help,” Taehyung stated.
Netizens appreciated BTS' Taehyung's act of charity to help the victims. As a result, his fans inundated the internet with praises for the idol.
One user on X commented:
“His words always express his beautiful heart. Thinking about not only victims but also frontliners in rescue and medical care. He is so full of empathy and kindness. My baby.”
Fans praised BTS' Taehyung’s charitable act for forest fire victims and firefighters
Many other fans lauded BTS' Taehyung for making donations. While one said the singer is truly admirable, others stated that the Winter Ahead singer is a "purest soul."
“Taehyung is truly admirable,” a fan wrote.
“There's just something about Kim Taehyung that always comes across as so heartfelt and pure. He really expresses himself so personally and sincerely. THANK YOU TAEHYUNG,” another fan commented.
“Taehyung is the purest soul, he cares a lot for people and their wellbeing,” an admirer stated.
Some said BTS' Taehyung is kind and sincere, while others highlighted how he also contributed some part for the brave firefighters.
“Our taehyung is a rare, beautiful soul who deserves all the love and happiness in the world. His warmth, kindness, and sincerity make life brighter. Thank you, universe, for blessing us with him,” commented another admirer.
“He deserves every bit of happiness, love, and goodness that this world has to offer. Someone as pure as him, with a heart so full of sincerity, should only be met with the most beautiful moments in life.Thank u, universe, for creating him, for letting his light shine so brightly,” a fan commented.
“It's very noteworthy that a part of Taehyung's donation will go toward the recovery and treatment of firefighters, who risk their lives to save people and are sometimes overlooked in such situations, unfortunately. PROUD OF YOU TAEHYUNG. WE LOVE YOU TAEHYUNG,” stated an admirer.
Kim Taehyung is currently enlisted in Korean military
Kim Taehyung, aka V, is currently carrying out his compulsory military duties. The Layover maker was enlisted in the military in December 2023, along with his bandmate RM. They are both likely to be discharged sometime in June 2025.
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Additionally, Jungkook, Jimin, and SUGA are also performing their respective military duties. They will also reunite in June this year after completion of their terms.
Besides V, other members of BTS made significant contributions to wildfire victims. j-hope, SUGA, and Namjoon donated 100 million KRW each. Jungkook gave one billion KRW for the cause.
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