BTS Fans Around the World Donate in Jungkook’s Name
Every year on September 1, BTS’s golden maknae Jungkook receives global love for his birthday. But this year, ARMYs didn’t just flood social media with sweet edits and hashtags—they rolled up their sleeves and gave back, turning fan love into real-world impact across more than a dozen countries.
Love with Purpose: Global Donations in Jungkook’s Honor
From Tokyo to Toronto and Jakarta to Johannesburg, Jungkook fans marked his 2024 birthday with donations and charity drives. ‘Jungkook Japan’ donated 2 million KRW (~$1,500) to Seoul National University Children’s Hospital. Last year, the group gifted 10 million KRW for low-income children in honor of the idol.
The fanbases ‘Golden JK Universe,’ ‘Jungkook USA’, and ‘Team JJK USA’ joined forces for a $770 (1,000,901 KRW) contribution to Save the Children. And in India, the ‘Jungkook India’ team donated to UNICEF’s local chapter—aligning with Jungkook’s frequent emphasis on child welfare.
ARMYs Feed Communities and Heal the Planet
Nurturing more than just digital streams, ‘Golden JK Universe’ provided essential supplies for underprivileged children—150 kg of food, 10 bags of clothes, and 100 bags of candy to local centers. Other hands-on gifts included donations of strollers, toys, and even gluten-free baby food from the ‘Jungkook Channel CIS’ fanbase to a Moscow orphanage.
‘Jungkook Indonesia’ made a splash—literally—by planting coral reefs off the shores of Karimunjawa Island, actively contributing to marine conservation efforts in his name.
Supporting Vulnerable Children—One Nation at a Time
Myanmar’s ‘Daily JK Update’ fan group funded food and toys for local orphanages, while ‘JK LATAM Team’ donated to Operation Smile, an international charity that provides free cleft lip surgeries for children in need.
‘Jungkook Hungary’ sent aid to ADHD support organizations, and the Filipino ‘Jungkook YouTube Streaming Team’ refurbished a high school by replacing its old chairs—making classroom learning a little more comfortable for students.
Even Animals Benefited from ARMY Kindness
Fans didn’t forget our furry friends. The ‘JK LATAM Team’ supported a shelter that houses some 220 rescued street dogs. The global ‘Jungkook Website’ group sent $1,166.58 in donations to Best Friends, a U.S.-based animal welfare organization.
And the movement kept multiplying—the more the merrier (and the fluffier) when it comes to this fandom’s shared compassion.
Local Love: Generosity Starts at Home
Back in Korea, domestic fanbases joined the birthday buzz with meaningful contributions. ‘EasyIt’ has been consistently donating for eight consecutive years, giving 910,000 KRW this year through the G Foundation to support marginalized communities.
Meanwhile, ‘JungkookieRang’ and others gave over a million KRW to SNU Children’s Hospital, the Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and animal advocacy groups like KARA and the rabbit rescue shelter ‘KkussyKkussy’.
Big Heart, Big Hometown: Tribute to Busan
‘Jungkook Supporters‘, a Korean fanclub, made hometown pride shine by donating a total of 13 million KRW to Busan’s Buk-gu district. Of that, 5 million KRW supported undernourished children, and 8 million KRW went directly to local government-backed initiatives.
And ‘Jungkook Japan’ took it a step further—partnering with Korea’s Pork Board to give 150 million KRW worth of pork meals to children through the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation. Who knew pork belly (*samgyeopsal*) could be part of a birthday party this heartwarming?
Jungkook’s Own Acts of Kindness
Fans are arguably following his lead. Jungkook himself has donated 1 billion KRW (roughly $750,000) to Seoul National University Children’s Hospital and another 1 billion KRW to Hope Bridge, a national disaster relief agency supporting wildfire victims in eastern Korea.
These gestures speak to Jungkook’s warm-hearted legacy outside the spotlight—a legacy his fans are proudly matching with good deeds of their own.
From ARMY, With Love
Rather than flashy LED displays in Times Square, these carefully considered acts of community service have become ARMY’s favorite form of birthday tribute. It’s not just “stan culture,” it’s social impact fandom. And Jungkook’s birthday has morphed into a global holiday of kindness. Blink and you’ll miss the most heartwarming charity movement K-pop has ever seen.
FAQs
What did BTS Jungkook fans do for his 2024 birthday?
BTS fans, known as ARMY, celebrated Jungkook’s birthday (September 1) by making charitable contributions around the world. These ranged from food donations and children’s hospital support to animal rescues and environmental conservation projects.
Which international organizations received donations?
Organizations that received donations include Save the Children, UNICEF India, Operation Smile, Best Friends Animal Society, and numerous local groups in countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Hungary.
Has Jungkook personally contributed to charity?
Yes. Jungkook personally donated approximately $1.5 million USD to various causes, including children’s health and disaster relief in Korea.
