BTS' Most Generous Moments: From Million-Dollar Donations to Sharing Acts of Kindness

Mar. 15, 2025

From left: Jimin, Jungkook, RM, J-Hope, V, Jin and SUGA of the K-pop boy band BTS visit ‘Today’ on Feb. 21, 2020, in New York City.Photo:Cindy Ord/WireImage

Cindy Ord/WireImage

BTSis a highly popular global supergroup made up of seven members: Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook.In October 2022, theGrammy Award-nominated boy band announced that every member would serve their country to fulfill themandatory service dutiesexpected of South Korean males once they turn 18, with hopes of reuniting in 2025.Beyond theK-pop group upholding their commitment to serve, read on to learn more about ways BTS has given back through actions and generosity.

BTSis a highly popular global supergroup made up of seven members: Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook.

In October 2022, theGrammy Award-nominated boy band announced that every member would serve their country to fulfill themandatory service dutiesexpected of South Korean males once they turn 18, with hopes of reuniting in 2025.

Beyond theK-pop group upholding their commitment to serve, read on to learn more about ways BTS has given back through actions and generosity.

01of 11Helping child violence survivors in East AfricaJ-Hope of the K-pop boy band BTS visits ‘Today’ at Rockefeller Plaza on Feb. 21, 2020, in New York City.Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesIn May 2021, Jung Ho-seok, known as J-Hope, donated more than $89,000 to ChildFund Korea to support the new One Stop Center in Tanzania, East Africa. The organization provides treatment, legal support and counseling to children who’ve survived violence in Tanzania. The BTS member donated in honor of Korea’sChildren’s Day, which is a national holiday that falls on May 5.“In light of Children’s Day, J-Hope donated 100 million won for the support of children in Tanzania exposed to violence,“ChildFund Koreasaid,according toSoompi.

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Helping child violence survivors in East Africa

J-Hope of the K-pop boy band BTS visits ‘Today’ at Rockefeller Plaza on Feb. 21, 2020, in New York City.Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

In May 2021, Jung Ho-seok, known as J-Hope, donated more than $89,000 to ChildFund Korea to support the new One Stop Center in Tanzania, East Africa. The organization provides treatment, legal support and counseling to children who’ve survived violence in Tanzania. The BTS member donated in honor of Korea’sChildren’s Day, which is a national holiday that falls on May 5.

“In light of Children’s Day, J-Hope donated 100 million won for the support of children in Tanzania exposed to violence,“ChildFund Koreasaid,according toSoompi.

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Donating $1 million to Black Lives Matter

BTS visit the SiriusXM Studios on Feb. 21, 2020, in New York City.Cindy Ord/Getty Images

03of 11Denouncing anti-Asian attacksBTS at the 2020 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Calif.Getty ImagesIn a statementposted to Twitter(now X) on March 29, 2021, the group opened up about theracist attacks they’ve enduredbefore declaring that they stand against all racial discrimination. The group shared their message on the heels of the deadly March 16Atlanta shooting, which lefteight people dead— including six women of Asian descent.“We feel grief and anger,” BTS wrote. “We have endured expletives without reason and were mocked for the way we look. We were even asked why Asians spoke in English. We cannot put into words the pain of becoming a subject of hatred and violence for such a reason.“They continued: “But what our voice must convey is clear. We stand against racial discrimination. We condemn violence. You, I and we all have the right to be respected. We will stand together.”

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Denouncing anti-Asian attacks

BTS at the 2020 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Calif.Getty Images

Getty Images

In a statementposted to Twitter(now X) on March 29, 2021, the group opened up about theracist attacks they’ve enduredbefore declaring that they stand against all racial discrimination. The group shared their message on the heels of the deadly March 16Atlanta shooting, which lefteight people dead— including six women of Asian descent.

“We feel grief and anger,” BTS wrote. “We have endured expletives without reason and were mocked for the way we look. We were even asked why Asians spoke in English. We cannot put into words the pain of becoming a subject of hatred and violence for such a reason.”

They continued: “But what our voice must convey is clear. We stand against racial discrimination. We condemn violence. You, I and we all have the right to be respected. We will stand together.”

04of 11Sharing words of encouragement during the pandemicBTS attends the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles, Calif.John Shearer/Getty ImagesBTS spoke at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2020 to share words of hope and encouragement to young people during the pandemic. Each member spoke,revealing how lonely and hopeless they feltwhen “everything fell apart,” and that they channeled their honest feelings into their music.“I found the music I love, and I found myself,” Jin said. “Thinking about the future and trying hard are all important. But cherishing yourself, encouraging yourself and keeping yourself happy is the most important.“RM added: “We must try to love ourselves, and imagine the future. BTS will be there with you.”

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Sharing words of encouragement during the pandemic

BTS attends the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles, Calif.John Shearer/Getty Images

BTS spoke at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2020 to share words of hope and encouragement to young people during the pandemic. Each member spoke,revealing how lonely and hopeless they feltwhen “everything fell apart,” and that they channeled their honest feelings into their music.

“I found the music I love, and I found myself,” Jin said. “Thinking about the future and trying hard are all important. But cherishing yourself, encouraging yourself and keeping yourself happy is the most important.”

RM added: “We must try to love ourselves, and imagine the future. BTS will be there with you.”

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Supporting children battling cancer

Suga of BTS during a visit on ‘Today’ at Rockefeller Plaza on Feb. 21, 2020, in New York City.Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

Suga donated $88,000 on March 11, 2021, to Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center in his hometown of Daegu in honor of his 28th birthday.

“I wanted to help the children, who cannot receive proper treatment because of financial hardship, and see them become healthy and bright,” the star said in a statement,according toBillboard.

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Inspiring people to love yourself

07of 11Donating to Sewol Ferry victimsBTS attends the 2018 SBS Gayo Daejeon ‘Battle of the Bands’ at Gocheok Sky Dome on December 25, 2018, in Seoul, South Korea.THE FACT/Imazins via Getty ImagesThe group and their label donated 100 million Korean won (approximately $85,000) to the Sewol Ferry Disaster 416 Family Council,according to Soompiin a 2017 article. The move came following the devastating death of 250 students who drowned after the MV Sewol ferry capsized during a school trip in South Korea in 2014.

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Donating to Sewol Ferry victims

BTS attends the 2018 SBS Gayo Daejeon ‘Battle of the Bands’ at Gocheok Sky Dome on December 25, 2018, in Seoul, South Korea.THE FACT/Imazins via Getty Images

THE FACT/Imazins via Getty Images

The group and their label donated 100 million Korean won (approximately $85,000) to the Sewol Ferry Disaster 416 Family Council,according to Soompiin a 2017 article. The move came following the devastating death of 250 students who drowned after the MV Sewol ferry capsized during a school trip in South Korea in 2014.

08of 11Joining UNICEF’s Honors ClubJin of BTS during BTS’s new album ‘BE (Deluxe Edition)’ release press conference at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on November 20, 2020, in Seoul, South Korea.JTBC PLUS/Imazins via Getty ImagesJin became a member of UNICEF’s Honors Club after his donations the organization surpassed 100 million Korean won (approximately $88,000) in 2019,according to Allkpop.The exclusive club is comprised of donors who have donated more than 100 million Korean won to the organization, which aims to improve the lives of all children through funding, special programing and mentorship.

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Joining UNICEF’s Honors Club

Jin of BTS during BTS’s new album ‘BE (Deluxe Edition)’ release press conference at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on November 20, 2020, in Seoul, South Korea.JTBC PLUS/Imazins via Getty Images

JTBC PLUS/Imazins via Getty Images

Jin became a member of UNICEF’s Honors Club after his donations the organization surpassed 100 million Korean won (approximately $88,000) in 2019,according to Allkpop.

The exclusive club is comprised of donors who have donated more than 100 million Korean won to the organization, which aims to improve the lives of all children through funding, special programing and mentorship.

09of 11Supporting music education for students who are hearing impairedRM of BTS during BTS’s New Album ‘BE (Deluxe Edition)’ Release Press Conference at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on November 20, 2020, in Seoul, South Korea.The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty ImagesFor RM’s 25th birthday, the group leader donated 100 million Korean won to the Seoul Samsun School to help students who have hearing impairments receive music education."[RM] made the donation, expressing his will to help students with hearing difficulties enjoy music through various means,” a school official said,according to Yonhap.

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Supporting music education for students who are hearing impaired

RM of BTS during BTS’s New Album ‘BE (Deluxe Edition)’ Release Press Conference at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on November 20, 2020, in Seoul, South Korea.The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images

The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images

For RM’s 25th birthday, the group leader donated 100 million Korean won to the Seoul Samsun School to help students who have hearing impairments receive music education.

“[RM] made the donation, expressing his will to help students with hearing difficulties enjoy music through various means,” a school official said,according to Yonhap.

10of 11Giving back to their hometownsJimin of music group BTS performs onstage during the 63rd annual Grammy Awards broadcast on March 14, 2021.Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesIn 2019, Jimin made a 100 million Korean won donation to his hometown of Busan and its Metropolitan City Office of Education,according to Soompi.The office said it would divide and distribute the donation to each school in the area, and funds would be used to help low-income families receive lunch money for students, plus other necessary goods.

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Giving back to their hometowns

Jimin of music group BTS performs onstage during the 63rd annual Grammy Awards broadcast on March 14, 2021.Theo Wargo/Getty Images

Theo Wargo/Getty Images

In 2019, Jimin made a 100 million Korean won donation to his hometown of Busan and its Metropolitan City Office of Education,according to Soompi.

The office said it would divide and distribute the donation to each school in the area, and funds would be used to help low-income families receive lunch money for students, plus other necessary goods.

11of 11Using their global influence for goodBTS with President Joe Biden (center) in 2022.The White HouseOn May 31, 2022,BTS made an official visit to the White Houseto meet withPresident Joe Biden. The group discussed the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, along withAsian inclusion and diversity.During the 35-minute conversation in the Oval Office, the K-pop band also thanked President Biden for signing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law.“We just want to be a little help and we truly appreciate the White House and government’s [efforts] trying to find solutions,” BTS told him.

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Using their global influence for good

BTS with President Joe Biden (center) in 2022.The White House

On May 31, 2022,BTS made an official visit to the White Houseto meet withPresident Joe Biden. The group discussed the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, along withAsian inclusion and diversity.

During the 35-minute conversation in the Oval Office, the K-pop band also thanked President Biden for signing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law.

“We just want to be a little help and we truly appreciate the White House and government’s [efforts] trying to find solutions,” BTS told him.

source: people.com