“Sunshine personified”- Fans laud BTS’ J-Hope for his consistent acts of kindness through donations even while serving in the military

BTS’ J-Hope and his mother have once again warmed the hearts of fans with their continued generosity towards the Imgok Abandoned Dog Shelter in Busan. On September 19, 2024, a Naver blogger shared heartwarming photos and updates revealing that his mother had contacted the shelter ahead of the Chuseok festival, ensuring a steady supply of food for the dogs. As soon as the word got out, fans took to X (formerly Twitter), to commend the BTS member and his mother.

One fan tweeted:

"As if I couldn't love #JHOPE anymore. The man (and his mother) are kindness and sunshine personified."

Even Esquire Korea highlighted this act of kindness by sharing a picture of J-Hope, accompanied by details of his and his mother's ongoing charitable endeavors. What makes this gesture even more admirable is that the star, despite currently serving in the military, has continued to do good work outside.

Several other fans commented on BTS' J-Hope's kind gesture:

“Hobi’s consistency shows his genuine care to those in need,” a fan said.

“Hobi has the sweetest heart!” A fan stated.

“It is truly admirable that an artist remains steadfast in his support for the animals that need us the most,” a fan expressed.

Some other fans expressed:

“Hobi’s continued support for dog shelters just hits my heart,” another fan stated.

“Our sunshine making the world a better place,” a fan claimed.

“The kindest, sweetest soul ever,” another fan claimed.

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J-Hope has officially made 1 Billion Won worth of cumulative donations to date

According to the donation news of September 19 via Naver, this isn't the first time the mother-son duo has supported the Imgok Dog Shelter of Busan, they have been consistently donating for several years.

In fact, their contributions to the shelter date back to at least February 2022, when the star's mother initially reached out to the shelter after reading a post from the same blogger. Over the years, their donations have included food supplies and other necessary improvements for the shelter.

The Naver blogger shared a touching message from a volunteer at the shelter, expressing gratitude to J-Hope and his mother. The message read:

“To BTS' J-Hope who sent it to me, Thank you again! Before Chuseok, his mother contacted me. Thank you for telling me about the feed and for always sending it to me consistently. Thank you so so so much. The shelter aunt said she felt rich every time she got food. I love you so much.”

It was also revealed that the cumulative donation amount from J-Hope and his family towards various causes has reached around 1 billion won, a testament to their dedication to this practice. Fans were deeply moved by the fact that these donations were carried out quietly and continuously over the years, reinforcing his reputation for generosity and compassion.

Last year, during the same season, the same blogger shared how the BTS star and his mother had made similar contributions to the shelter. According to him, this ongoing effort has made a significant difference in the lives of the abandoned dogs, with regular food donations and facility improvements helping the shelter run smoothly.

This recent update only solidifies the admiration fans and the public have for J-Hope, not only as an artist but also as a humanitarian.