Overview
- Yonsei University Health System said Jang Won-young contributed 200 million won, reported as about $137,400, to support treatment for children and adolescent patients.
- The donation will be split into two 100 million won gifts for Severance Children’s Hospital and the pediatrics and adolescent medicine department at Gangnam Severance Hospital.
- The announcement was made on Feb. 11, with the institutions describing the funds as support for young patients’ care and recovery.
- Reporting states she chose the beneficiaries to help children and teens, reflecting her large youth fanbase.
- Jang rose to prominence after winning Produce 48 in 2018, debuted with IZ*ONE, and now performs with IVE.