His contribution will help his superiors in the army.
Behind the scenesthe leader, RM, celebrated his thirtieth birthday on September 12 with a significant philanthropic gesture.
On his birthday, the BTS member donated a whopping ₩100 million KRW (approximately $74,700 USD) to the “Everyone’s Veterans Dream” fund in support of the “Uniformed Service Appreciation Campaign” organized by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs. RM’s contribution will help support and honor veterans and their families.
In his official statement on the donation, RM said that while serving in the army, he saw the dedication that soldiers put into protecting the country and bringing peace.
Lately, I have personally felt the dedication of many people to our country on the ground. I hope that this small contribution can be of help to all the heroes who are dedicating themselves to the country even at this very moment, as well as those who have worked hard for peace. I am also sincerely grateful to the ARMY fans who always shower me with overflowing love and congratulations.
— RM
This donation continues RM’s long-standing tradition of making significant contributions to various philanthropic causes. Last year, he made headlines for donating ₩100 million KRW (approximately $74,700 USD) to the Administration of cultural heritage and the Overseas Cultural Heritage Foundation to preserve, restore and utilize Korean cultural assets located in major museums and art galleries around the world. In particular, his donation revived a Joseon era Hwarot in South Korea in 2022. To learn more, click here.