Doyoung of NCT donates 100 million won for youth support on his birthday, aiding those preparing for independence.
January/30/2026 11:39
NCT's Doyoung made a donation during his active service in the army. The international relief and development NGO World Vision revealed today (30th) that Doyoung, celebrating his birthday, donated 100 million won (about 1 million USD) for the youth support project for those preparing for independence. Doyoung decided to share this donation out of empathy for the situation of youth who need support even after leaving care, wanting to help create a foundation for their independence so they can build their own lives. World Vision plans to use the donation in collaboration with 13 specialized support agencies nationwide to assist 21 youth preparing for independence with housing costs and emergency living expenses, helping them maintain stable daily lives and build a foundation for independence. Doyoung expressed, "I want to be a small help to everyone who has dreams. I will always continue to dream without change." World Vision's Chairman Cho Myung-hwan expressed gratitude for Doyoung's heartfelt sharing even during his military service, stating, "We will do our best to ensure this support brings substantial change to the lives of the youth preparing for independence." Last October, Doyoung also donated 100 million won through World Vision for school construction in the Mayuge region of Uganda, supporting the creation of a safe and comfortable educational space for children struggling in poor learning environments. As a result, Doyoung's total donations since his debut have exceeded 750 million won (about 750,000 USD). In February 2024, he donated 100 million won for recovery efforts after the Turkey-Syria earthquake and joined the "Honor Society," a group of high-value donors contributing over 100 million won. In December 2024, he donated 50 million won for children from marginalized backgrounds for Christmas. Additionally, on February 1, 2024, for his birthday, he donated 30 million won to GFoundation for underprivileged children in South Korea. Last March, he donated a total of 100 million won for wildfire disaster relief (50 million won to the Love Fruit Social Welfare Joint Fund and 50 million won to The Promise).
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