{
  "id": 7479559,
  "title": "Stray Kids' Felix marks birthday with $220,000 donation to children, flood victims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/stray-kids-felix-marks-birthday-with-220-000-donation-to-children",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T05:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260915/stray-kids-felix-marks-birthday-with-220000-donation-to-children-flood-victims"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stray Kids' Felix celebrated his birthday by making a generous donation of 300 million won, or $220,000, to aid underprivileged children in Korea and those affected by disasters abroad. On his birthday, September 15th, Felix allocated 100 million won to each of Samsung Medical Center and Seoul National University Children's Hospital, and 50 million won each to Books International and UNICEF Korea. The funds directed to Samsung Medical Center will assist in covering treatment expenses for children and teenagers battling cancer, while the contribution to Seoul National University Children's Hospital aims to support pediatric patients from financially troubled families. Felix's donation to Books International will support the creation and production of picture books in children's native tongues as part of Books International's cultural education and awareness programs. The UNICEF Korea contribution will be utilized for emergency relief following severe flooding in Nepal. Felix expressed hope that the lives of many children would be filled with optimism rather than worry.",
  "summary": "Stray Kids member Felix celebrated his birthday by giving rather than receiving, donating 300 million won ($220,000) to support sick and vulnerable children in Korea as well as disaster relief efforts overseas. Felix made the donations on Sept. 15, his birthday, giving 100 million won each to Samsung Medical Center and Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, and 50 million won each to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Stray Kids' Felix donates $220,000 on his birthday",
    "Funds support children in Korea and flood victims",
    "Contributions to hospitals and UNICEF for various causes"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Felix's substantial birthday donation cements his philanthropic reputation, channeling significant aid to vulnerable groups including children battling cancer, those affected by disasters, and underprivileged youngsters.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Stray Kids' Felix marks birthday with $220,000 donation to children, flood victims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/stray-kids-felix-marks-birthday-with-220-000-donation-to-children-7481755",
        "published": "2026-09-15T05:37:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}