G-Dragon became the first idol to refuse the fans’ gifts “Meaning behind his anti-drug foundation”

A recent YouTube Shorts video that highlights this has become viral among the Netizen. The clip reveals that in August 2011, G-Dragon published a handwritten letter on his SNS, stating that he would respectfully reject fans’ gifts for his birthday. This marked the first time that an idol made this statement. His message read, “There is something I would like to ask you carefully. For this birthday, I will not politely accept any gifts. Your hot hearts alone are more than enough, so please celebrate with so much love. I hope now, rather than just receiving, we can make significant memories together in such special days.”

Subsequently, the fans started giving charity instead of sending gifts. In honor of G-Dragon’s birthday on August 18, they donated 8.18 million won. After listening to their gesture, G-Dragon added a zero to the amount and donated 81.8 million conquered, further impressing the fans. In the end, he continued to establish an anti -drug foundation, gaining widespread praise and touching the hearts of many.

The practice of “jogong” (gift of fans who gives idols or celebrities), which ranges from snacks to luxury goods worth millions of victories, has long been the subject of disputes. In recent years, more celebrities have started to publicly reject these gifts. For example, the manager of the fan club of the group of Gfriend girls declared in an official notice, “All gifts with the exception of handwritten letters and some elements will no longer be accepted.” Most of the artists under the Hybe labels, including BTS, Nu’est and seventeen, also participate in this movement, accepting only fans’ letters.

Other stars like Iu, Exo, Shinee’s Toemin, NCT, Kang Daniel and Idoli of Jyp Entertainment have also opted to refuse gifts. It is not limited to idols even: the MC Yoo Jae-Suk of Nation has also announced through SNS of the Agency’s antenna that will not accept gifts of fans, affirming, “The support words are more than enough. Instead of gifts, please send only heard letters.” Actress Kim Hee-Ae has published her SNS in the same way, “I am always grateful for the overwhelming love and the celebration of fans for my birthday. Instead of gifts or flower bouquets, I will gratitude your love in my heart. I promise to repay your affection with better projects and acting.”

The pioneering position of G-Dragon, who guides the example with a charity action, continues to inspire the fans and companions celebrities.