In December last year, the Yonsei University Health System newsletter reported that Bae Yong-Joon had donated 3 billion victories to the health system, including funds for its development. Its donation aims to support the growth of the health system and to cover treatment costs for young people and low -income children.
Bae Yong-Joon explained his reasons to donate, “Despite the difficult circumstances in the medical field, I decided to contribute in the hope that the health system will continue to develop and grow as a leading institution in future medicine. I sincerely hope that this donation will act as a basis for the innovative future of the health system and will help create a healthier world for everyone, including young people and children with low group. “
Before this, it was revealed that Bae Yong-Joon and Park Soo-Jin had been listed as donors in a prestigious private school in Hawaii, where their two children are enrolled.
Bae Yong-Joon and Park Soo-Jin actually retired from the entertainment sector. The couple married in 2015, welcomed a son in 2016 and a daughter in 2018 and moved to Hawaii to live there.
Following the news of their donation, some Netizen left skeptical comments.
One wrote, “I heard that Bae Yong-Joon donated 3 billion victories to the health system of the University of Yonsei. The health system of the University of Yonsei manages Severance Hospital (Shinchon), Gangnam Severance Hospital and Yongin Severance Hospital. If he had given so much, he and his family, including in -laws, mutual VIP treatment or priority reserves in case of emergency?“
Other Netizen replied, “There is always a reason behind the donations“,”This is exactly why they donate” AND “If you give more than 1 billion victories, you can probably designate people for a priority treatment.“These comments suggested that Bae Yong-Joon donation could be motivated by the personal benefits for his family.
On other forums, users commented, “The donation to the hospital guarantees a priority treatment when necessary. It’s like setting things in advance“,”If you want to avoid being denied treatment in the future, it is better to donate” AND “Now I see why people give hospitals: in reality it arrives with many advantages. “
This skepticism probably derives from the past controversy surrounding the use of the couple’s hospital. In 2017, when Park Soo-Jin gave birth to their first child, the accusations of having received preferential care at the Samsung Seoul hospital were arose.
Although the couple had to face the criticisms regarding their hospital privileges in the past, their 3 billion of donation won are still commendable.
Even for the rich, giving such a great sum is not an easy decision. Given their public status, BAE Yong-Joon and the generosity of Park Soo-Jin give a positive example and helps to encourage a culture of giving.
Many Netizen have expressed support, “This is fantastic. People with that type of wealth would still use the services of the VIP hospital, so we hope that they give even more to support the medical departments in difficulty” AND “Some people give because they have financial flexibility, but many save and give a personal belief. Not all donors are rich and we should stop assuming that they are. “
Others praised the contribution of the couple, commenting, “Getting priority treatment to make good deeds is surprising“,”Those who give should receive benefits” AND “If their donation can save more lives, some advantages deserve. Also, they probably have enough money to be treated anyway as VIP. “
