Korean Singer Lim Young-woong Donates Prize Money to Children with Cancer, Continues Charitable Efforts

Captured from Lim Young-woong's Instagram

Lim Young-woong, a popular South Korean singer and winner of the 'Good Star' King Gawangjeon, has donated 2 million won ($1,686) in prize money to support children suffering from childhood cancer and leukemia. The Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation, which received the donation, announced the news on May 2nd.

'Good Star' is a donation platform service that allows fans to support their favorite singers by watching videos and songs of the participating singers on the app, completing missions, and donating prize money according to the rankings. Through this platform, Lim Young-woong has donated a total of 54.17 million won ($45,711). 

▲ Captured from Lim Young-woong's Instagram
Lim Young-woong has been active in various performances, including a national tour concert and a US performance, and has also presented the movie 'IM HERO THE FINAL', which contains live performances. Recently, he also performed at the '2023 K League 1' FC Seoul and Daegu FC match held at the World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu on May 8th, gaining much attention.

The prize money donated by Lim will be used to support the Children's Day gift project, which aims to provide gifts for children with childhood cancer, leukemia, and rare incurable diseases. The project is part of the emotional support project, which aims to promote the happiness of children and value their personalities.

Hong Seung-yoon, the director of the Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation, expressed his gratitude for Lim's warm-hearted donation, saying, "I am grateful that Lim Young-woong's warm heart was conveyed, and that his children could spend a happy Children's Day."

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