{
  "id": 4809307,
  "title": "Shin Min-a's reported 3.7 billion won in donations spotlights extensive history of charitable giving",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/shin-min-as-reported-3-7-billion-won-in-donations-spotlights",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T07:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/others/20260901/shin-min-as-reported-37-billion-won-in-donations-spotlights-extensive-history-of-charitable-giving"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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 The post, titled \"The 3.7 billion won ($2.7 million) quietly withdrawn from Shin Min-a's bank account over the past 15 years,\" went viral on social media.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.",
  "summary": "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 A post titled “The 3.7 billion won ($2.7 million) quietly withdrawn from Shin Min-a’s bank account over the past 15 years” spread across online communities and social media Monday.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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Actress Shin Min-a secretly donated 3.7 billion won ($2.7 million) over 15 years.",
    "Donations funded burn patient care and study rooms for low-income children.",
    "Recognized as an \"angel\" for philanthropic work in disaster relief."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This revelation cements Shin Min-a's reputation as a dedicated philanthropist, highlighting a long-standing commitment to supporting vulnerable groups, including low-income families and burn patients.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Shin Min-a's reported 3.7 billion won in donations spotlights extensive history of charitable giving",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/shin-min-as-reported-3-7-billion-won-in-donations-spotlights-4810812",
        "published": "2026-09-01T07:32:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}