On May 8 KST, actor Kim Seon Ho celebrated his birthday in a special way by once again showing his generosity towards young individuals striving for independence.

The Korean Red Cross revealed that Kim Seon Ho had donated 100 million won to support youth transitioning into self-reliance, continuing his philanthropic tradition from the previous year.

Building upon his charitable efforts from last year, Kim Seon Ho decided to allocate the proceeds from his 2023 Asia Tour fan meeting through a fan club vote to aid young people preparing for independence.

The Korean Red Cross utilized the 100 million won donated last year to assist 146 individuals with various needs, including daily necessities, educational resources, medical expenses, and improvements to their living environments.

Additionally, a mental well-being initiative called Healing Camp was implemented to ensure their emotional stability.

Expressing gratitude to his fan club for enabling the donation, Kim Seon Ho stressed the importance of community support in making meaningful contributions.

He encouraged young individuals embarking on their journey towards independence, expressing hope that his contribution would serve as practical assistance during their transition.

President Kim Cheol Soo of the Korean Red Cross echoed Kim Seon Ho's sentiments, affirming their dedication to empowering young individuals to confidently navigate society independently.

Kim Seon Ho's continued philanthropy on his birthday reflects his ongoing commitment to supporting charitable causes.

In previous years, he has also provided assistance to cover treatment costs for children battling leukemia.

The term 'youth preparing for self-reliance' refers to young individuals transitioning into independence as they age out of foster care or protective environments.

Coinciding with Kim Seon Ho's birthday, May 8 is also recognized as World Red Cross Day, commemorating the birthday of Jean-Henri Dunant, the founder of the International Red Cross Movement.

The Korean Red Cross emphasized the global humanitarian spirit upheld by Red Cross societies worldwide.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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