BTS Member Jin, also known as Kim Seokjin, joined himself in rescue in Andong, South Korea. Andoing is one of the cities recently devastated by fires.
Jin was voluntary to Gilan Middle School in Gilan -myon, where he served meals and offered emotional support to residents affected by the disaster. The idol was modestly dressed with a black cap, a mask and a gray apron to keep the anonymity while working alongside other volunteers to distribute food.
“I heard that it is a famous celebrity, but for me it seemed to be a gentle and laborious young man. Even among other volunteers, he concentrated in silence on his work without looking for attention”, a local resident he said.
The meal service was organized by Theborn Korea under the guidance of chef Baek Jong-Won. From 28 March, the initiative has provided over 300 portions of food for meal with fires, firefighters and volunteers.
Jin’s deed of kindness is part wider I will be reliefRT involving BTS members. Jungkook donated 1 billion wins (about $ 750,000), V contributed 200 million wins ($ 150,000) and RM, J-Hope and Suga gave each 100 million victories ($ 75,000) to support recovery initiatives.
South Korea is currently struggling with one of the worst fires of its history. Fires – which burn from March 21st – have so far burned more than 48,000 hectares (119,000 acres), with consequent death of at least 31 people, including four firefighters and a pilot of helicopters. The fires have cleared over 37,000 residents, with thousands of people looking for refuge in temporary shelters. The most affected areas include Uiseong, Andong and Cheongsong, who have been declared special disaster areas. Strong winds and dry climate have fueled the fires, complicating the containment efforts despite the deployment of over 1,600 firefighters and 242 helicopters.
The fires caused large damage to infrastructure, including the destruction of over 6,000 structures, such as houses and cultural heritage sites. Among the losses there are parts of the temple of Gooda in the County of Uiseong, a historical site dating back to the seventh century.
