K-POP ARTISTS STEP UP FOR AUSTRALIA
Australia is experiencing one of the worst bushfires in history. As smoke has blanketed the country and destroyed home and wildlife, K-Pop stars have made donations and raised awareness about the crisis. These are some of the top names who’ve lent a hand.
1. BlackPink’s Rose
BlackPink member Rose took to her personal Instagram to address and express her concern about the tragedy occurring in her home country.
“It breaks my heart to see this,” the Australian singer wrote to her 21 million followers. “Australia is on fire and it has been for too long now. I am heartbroken for the people and homes suffering from the fires and the millions of innocent and beautiful wildlife creatures that are injured and dying right now. Australia is a place that I grew up in and I am so sad to see this happen to such a beautiful country.”
She ended by stating that she’ll try her best to support the cause and hopes her fans will do what they can.
2. Stray Kids’ Bang Chan and Felix
Australian K-Pop star Bang Chan (right) from Stray Kids voiced his concern in a lengthy post with photos on the group’s Instagram. He spoke on behalf of his fellow Aussie bandmate Felix about the bushfires in his home country and shared that they’re “having a hard time being aware that Australia is under fatal circumstances”.
3. Jay Park
Just ahead of his Sexy 4 Eva world tour in the country and New Zealand, the Korean rapper donated $30,000 to the New South Wales
Rural Fire Service (RFS), he announced on his personal Twitter account. After wrapping his tour, he kept his promise by revealing on Instagram that both himself and his record label AOMG donated $60,000 to the wildfires.
4. VICTON’s Byungchan
Victon’s Byungchan is another K-Pop star that stepped in to aid those affected by the bushfire crisis, posting a snapshot of the confirmation message of his donation to the VIC Bushfire Disaster Appeal.
5. CIX’s Seunghun
CIX’s Seunghun also donated money towards National Bushfire Disaster Appeal and shared the message with his fans.