NINGNING and Lee Yong-ji's humorous bet leads to a heartfelt donation of 20 million won to charity, showcasing their generosity.
May/10/2026 16:51
aespa's NINGNING and singer Lee Yong-ji beautifully completed a humorous bet that started in a YouTube variety project, delivering a warm and touching donation. In the recently released 36th episode of Lee Yong-ji's YouTube channel 'It's More Boring,' NINGNING appeared as a guest. In the middle of the video, Lee Yong-ji asked NINGNING, 'Do you like donations?' and proposed a big bet. When NINGNING readily accepted, Lee Yong-ji suggested that the loser of a tongue twister game should donate, to which NINGNING shockingly proposed '20 million won' (about 200,000 yen). The century's tongue twister showdown between Chinese national NINGNING and Korean Lee Yong-ji surprisingly ended with NINGNING as the winner. During the game, Lee Yong-ji complained about unfavorable conditions like double pronunciation (Korean pronunciation rules), but ultimately had to bow to NINGNING's Korean language skills. Two weeks after filming, based on the broadcast date, Lee Yong-ji shared a certificate of her 20 million won donation to a senior welfare facility in Yangcheon District, stating, 'No one spends 20 million won on a single drinking party. I did it because I really like it.' However, the story was hidden at the end of the video. The production team revealed, 'We received a notice a few days ago,' and it was disclosed that NINGNING also donated 20 million won to the Korean Red Cross. Despite not being obligated to face a penalty as the winner of the tongue twister, she willingly agreed to donate, spreading a positive influence. Not only the donation but also the serious conversation between the two captured the viewers' attention. NINGNING expressed, 'I feel disappointed when I see people who act superior just because they have gained honor. We are all just human beings,' revealing her effort to view herself objectively as an artist. Lee Yong-ji also empathized, saying, 'We must live healthily and sincerely, and be grateful for small happiness,' showcasing the mature inner selves of the two stars who have reached their seventh year since debut.
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