BTS member Suga gave 5 billion Korean won to Severance Hospital for autism treatment. The donation equals about 3.6 million US dollars. Hospital officials announced the gift creates the Min Yoongi Treatment Center for children with autism spectrum disorder. The center bears Suga's real name. He made the donation just two days after finishing his mandatory military service.
The rapper faced public criticism last year for driving under the influence of alcohol. Courts fined him 15 million won for the offense. He served as a public service worker instead of regular military duty because of a shoulder injury. His service began September 2023 and ended June 21. He spent time during service developing treatment programs for autistic children.
Suga worked with Dr. Chun Geun Ah to create the MIND program. The program uses music to help children with autism learn social skills. He attended weekend sessions from March through June to meet patients. Hospital officials say his donation represents the largest gift ever from an entertainer to Yonsei University Health System. The program aims to support long-term treatment for young autism patients.
Fans responded to the donation with their contributions. Online supporters raised over 200 million won within one day of learning about the center. Yonsei Medical Center plans to open international donation channels for global fans. All seven BTS members have completed their military obligations. The group reunited publicly at J-Hope's concert on their 12th anniversary.
The rapper faced public criticism last year for driving under the influence of alcohol. Courts fined him 15 million won for the offense. He served as a public service worker instead of regular military duty because of a shoulder injury. His service began September 2023 and ended June 21. He spent time during service developing treatment programs for autistic children.
Suga worked with Dr. Chun Geun Ah to create the MIND program. The program uses music to help children with autism learn social skills. He attended weekend sessions from March through June to meet patients. Hospital officials say his donation represents the largest gift ever from an entertainer to Yonsei University Health System. The program aims to support long-term treatment for young autism patients.
Fans responded to the donation with their contributions. Online supporters raised over 200 million won within one day of learning about the center. Yonsei Medical Center plans to open international donation channels for global fans. All seven BTS members have completed their military obligations. The group reunited publicly at J-Hope's concert on their 12th anniversary.
