On Children's Day, BoA, the renowned singer, touched hearts with a generous donation of 50 million won to the Asan Medical Center in Seoul, as announced by SM Entertainment on May 8 KST.

The contribution is dedicated to supporting the treatment of pediatric cancer patients, reflecting BoA's compassion and commitment to making a difference in the lives of children in need.

In a statement, BoA shared her heartfelt motivation behind the donation, expressing, "Every child deserves happiness, and I wanted to offer support to those in need of a helping hand. Having debuted at a young age and received immense love, I feel compelled to give back."

Her decision to donate stems from genuine consideration and empathy for those facing challenging circumstances.

This act of kindness is not the first instance of BoA's philanthropy. Last January, she donated 100 million won to assist youth transitioning out of protective care, earning recognition as the 3100th member of the Honor Society and the 700th member of the 'W Honor Society', a distinguished group of female donors.

BoA's dedication to mentoring and supporting children and youth underscores her commitment to making a positive impact in society.

Celebrating her 24th debut anniversary this year, BoA's influence extends beyond music into acting, hosting, and judging various audition programs.

She has also collaborated on projects and produced NCT WISH, showcasing her versatility and continued dedication to her craft and charitable endeavors.

BoA's ongoing efforts to give back to the community serve as an inspiration and a reminder of the importance of compassion and generosity in uplifting those in need.

Her actions exemplify the true spirit of giving and leave a lasting legacy of kindness and empathy.

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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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