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Actors Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun donate 10 million won each to aid descendants of independence activists
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Actors Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun donate 10 million won each to aid descendants of independence activists

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actors Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun donated 10 million won each to support descendants of independence activists and families in crisis.
  • The donations were made in commemoration of Liberation Day and coincided with a "815 Run" event organized by Sean.
  • The couple expressed gratitude for being able to remember and honor their late daughter, Tae-eun, through these charitable acts.

South Korean actors Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun have made significant donations to support vulnerable communities in honor of Liberation Day. The couple publicly shared certificates of their contributions, revealing they each donated 10 million won (approximately $7,300 USD).

It has already been 4 years since our Tae-eun went to heaven. Time flies so fast. I am happy and grateful that I can remember and cherish this.

— Jin Tae-hyunThe actor shared his personal reflections and gratitude while announcing the couple's donations.

The first donation, made to Habitat Korea, is designated for a "815 Run Independence Patriots Descendants Housing Improvement Project." The second donation went to the Meal of Love Foundation to support "domestic crisis families."

Jin Tae-hyun shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, reflecting on the four years since the passing of their daughter, Tae-eun. He expressed joy and gratitude for the ability to remember and cherish her memory. He also mentioned plans to extend their support to other causes, including a "815 Run" initiative by Sean, aid for neighbors facing financial hardship, and the relocation of a church in Jeju Island.

Through Sean's '815 Run,' I want to share my heart for the independence activists, for neighbors struggling with livelihood, for the relocation of a pioneering church in Jeju Island, and for places I cannot fully mention.

— Jin Tae-hyunJin Tae-hyun elaborated on the various causes the couple's donations would support.

Sean, a fellow celebrity and organizer of the "815 Run," responded with supportive comments, calling Jin Tae-hyun "precious and cool."

Precious and cool, my brother.

— SeanSean commented on Jin Tae-hyun's Instagram post, showing support for his charitable actions.

Other celebrities also marked the 81st anniversary of Liberation Day with messages of remembrance and gratitude. Actors Lee Ki-woo, Jung Bo-seok, and Byun Jung-soo posted tributes to the nation's independence activists, emphasizing the importance of remembering their sacrifices and continuing to move forward with resilience.

I deeply engrave my heartfelt gratitude and respect to the countless pioneers who sacrificed and dedicated their lives to regain our country, and I will never forget their courage and sacrifice.

— Lee Ki-wooActor Lee Ki-woo posted a message commemorating Liberation Day and honoring independence fighters.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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