BTS 지민의 응원 뒤 생긴 일…소아암 어린이 위한 기부 1억 넘어

BTS member Jin's emotional support during his US concert led to a remarkable fan donation of over 1 million dollars for pediatric cancer. In a poignant moment at a concert in Texas last month, Jin approached a young fan suffering from leukemia and gave her a special gift before hugging her and blowing kisses. The touching scene went viral, with the video garnering over 426,000 views and sparking worldwide sympathy.

Jin and the rest of BTS even waved to the fan as they walked through the audience after the performance. The young patient, who has been battling cancer for over a year, expressed her amazement at receiving Jin's gift. Fans praised the moment, with comments ranging from feeling grateful to Jin to wishing for the fan's continued health and happiness.

Heroes for Children, a US non-profit organization supporting young cancer patients, shared the emotional impact of the interaction. The experience, they said, provides a break from the routine of treatment and reminds young patients and their families that cancer is just one part of their story. By Wednesday, the donation had surpassed $92,459 (around 1.28 million won), with BTS asking fans to join the cause and make more "purple moments" filled with joy and hope for the children and their families.