Shin Min-a's reported 3.7 billion won in donations spotlights extensive history of charitable giving
Actor Shin Min-a’s longstanding charitable work has returned to the spotlight following a viral online post. A post titled “The 3.7 billion won ($2.7 million) quietly withdrawn from Shin Min-a’s bank account over the past 15 years” spread across online communities and social media Monday. “At first, I thought money intended for someone else had been transferred by mistake,” wrote the author, who…
Actress Shin Min-a's history of charitable giving has been brought to light following a viral online post. The post, titled "The 3.7 billion won ($2.7 million) quietly withdrawn from Shin Min-a's bank account over the past 15 years," went viral on social media. The anonymous author, claiming to be a foundation official, revealed that large sums began arriving in Shin Min-a's account each month starting in 2009.
The donor had kept this secret, asking that the money be used to assist burn patients and fund study rooms for children from low-income families. Over a span of 15 years, Shin Min-a's donations amounted to more than 3.7 billion won, earning her the title of an "angel." Known for her generosity towards low-income families and disaster relief efforts, including wildfires and earthquakes, Shin Min-a's philanthropic work has long been recognized and praised.
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