Chae Jong Hyeop donates 1 million yen to help flood victims... ”I hope the day will come when everyone can smile”

Actor Chae Jong Hyeop donated 10 million won to help disaster victims.

On the 21st, Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association announced that Chae Jong Hyeop donated 10 million won to help victims affected by heavy rains.

Hope Bridge is the only legally recognized relief organization in Korea authorized to distribute disaster relief funds for natural disasters. Chae Jong Hyeop stated, “Seeing the extensive damage caused by the record-breaking heavy rains, I wanted to do whatever I could to help, no matter how small.” He added, “I hope that everyone can smile again as soon as possible.”

Shin Hoon, the executive director of Hope Bridge, said, “Although the rain has stopped, the victims still face the challenge of recovery.” He added, “We hope that more people will join us in helping with flood relief, just as Chae Jong Hyeop has shown his warm-heartedness.”

Meanwhile, Chae Jong Hyeop is scheduled to appear on MBC's “Antarctic Chef.” The program features the process of providing a warm meal for overwintering team members who live in isolation in the harsh Antarctic environment, driven solely by a sense of mission.