*This content was translated by AI.
To commemorate singer Lim Young-woong’s 10th debut anniversary (August 8), a fan added meaning to the occasion by making a donation filled with gratitude, despite having difficulty moving.
Jeong Gyeong-ae (77), a Grade 1 physical disability patient, donated 3 million won to Seongnam City Social Welfare Corporation ‘Anna’s House’ to commemorate Lim Young-woong’s 10th debut anniversary. The cumulative amount Jeong has donated three times since 2021 to the same institutional investor totals 11 million won.
Jeong, who spends most of her time in a nursing home bed due to mobility issues, is reported to have saved government subsidies for a long period to raise this donation money. Even in a situation where daily life alone is difficult, she has continued to donate by recalling the help she once received.
Jeong was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 17, and her condition later worsened to a life-threatening state, but she received surgery and care with the help of local volunteers and welfare/donation organizations. About 40 years later, she was able to stand up again on her own two feet, and she has often expressed gratitude by saying, “Looking back, I have received far more help than I deserved.”
While maintaining a long-standing relationship with Jeong, ‘Ankaek-kkot’, who engages in fan activities at Seongnam Youngwoon Geonhaeng-guk, reported that Jeong finds comfort in her daily life amidst illness through Lim Young-woong’s songs.
The fan group ‘Seongnam Youngwoon Geonhaeng-guk’ also donated 8.8 million won to Anna’s House and participated in free meal cooking volunteer work. The fan group had previously donated to Anna’s House last year as well.
Anna’s House, the recipient of the donation, is operated by Father Kim Ha-jong, who became a naturalized citizen from Italy about 35 years ago. Since 1998, it has been providing meals daily to over 500 homeless people and elderly living alone, while also running welfare programs such as free medical treatment, counseling, and self-reliance support.
<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>
*This content was translated by AI.
