{
  "id": 1659656,
  "title": "BTS' Jimin surprises young cancer patient with heartwarming moment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/bts-jimin-surprises-young-cancer-patient-with-heartwarming-moment-1659656",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T07:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260818/bts-jimin-surprises-young-cancer-patient-with-heartwarming-moment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A young cancer patient named Olivya experienced an incredibly touching moment at a BTS concert in Texas. The ARIRANG world tour concert took place in Arlington, Texas, and included a group of children with serious illnesses. During the performance, Jimin, a member of the popular K-pop band BTS, noticed Olivya and approached her in the audience. After locking eyes with the young patient, Jimin warmly embraced her before tenderly kissing her cheek. The emotional exchange left Olivya exhilarated, shouting \"I got a kiss!\" as she celebrated the unexpected gesture. The organization Heroes for Children, which supports children with cancer and their families, arranged for Olivya and other children to attend the BTS concert through Make-A-Wish, an organization that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses.",
  "summary": "A young fan battling cancer received an unforgettable surprise at a BTS concert in Texas when Jimin stepped toward the audience, embraced her and gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek. BTS held a concert on its \"ARIRANG\" world tour in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday (local time), with a group of children with serious illnesses among those invited to attend the show. During the concert, Jimin walked…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "BTS' Jimin surprises young cancer patient with heartwarming moment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/bts-jimin-surprises-young-cancer-patient-with-heartwarming-moment",
        "published": "2026-08-18T07:07:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}