Monday, July 8, 2019

Lee Min Ho fans commemorate his 32nd birthday with 2.8 million won donation to child welfare organization


The Korean branch of Holt International Children's Services revealed that Lee Min Ho's DC Inside fan community made a special donation to celebrate the actor's 32nd birthday.

According to a statement released by the organization on July 8, the fans donated a total of 2.8 million won (approx. $2,375 USD). This is the second time this fan group has donated to the charity this year, having previously gifted them with a new year donation of 4 million won (approx. $3,394 USD).

A representative for the charity revealed they will be using the donation to cover medical fees of children from low-income families.

Meanwhile, the actor's birthday was on June 22.

source: AllKPop

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Actor Lee Min Ho named as promotional envoy for Korean language education institutes


SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- The government said Tuesday it plans to designate South Korean actor Lee Min-ho next week as a promotional ambassador to promote overseas institutes, established by South Korea, that offer foreigners Korean language courses and Korean culture activities.

The culture ministry and the Seoul-based King Sejong Institute Foundation are scheduled to hold a ceremony in Seoul next Tuesday to mark the designation of Lee, an icon of "hallyu," or the Korean wave, as an envoy for the state-run King Sejong Institute.