K-Pop Stars Rally Behind Hong Kong in Wake of Deadly Apartment Fire, Raise Thousands for Aid Efforts.
In the wake of one of the deadliest residential fires in Hong Kong's history, a group of K-pop stars, labels, and fan communities are banding together to raise thousands of dollars for those affected. The fire, which ravaged seven buildings in the Tai Po district, has claimed at least 94 lives and left over 200 missing.
The disaster has sparked an outpouring of support from the Korean entertainment industry, with many artists donating significant sums to emergency response efforts. HYBE Music Labels APAC, representing labels like BTS and ZICO, has donated a whopping HK$2.65 million (approximately US$341,000), while JYP Entertainment, home to TWICE and Stray Kids, has chipped in with HK$2 million.
Other notable donations include HK$1 million from China's Fosun Foundation, which was contributed by i-dle, as well as HK$1 million each from groups like Super Junior and Stray Kids. Major artists like Jackson Wang and Lay Zhang have also donated, with the latter contributing 1 million Chinese yuan (approximately US$141,235).
But it's not just K-pop stars who are getting involved - fan communities around the world for stars like BLACKPINK's Jisoo and SEVENTEEN's Mingyu have made significant contributions to support Hong Kong during its time of need.
The disaster has also brought together other Asian entertainment figures, including MIRROR and Esther Kwan. The 2025 MAMA Awards ceremony in Hong Kong has been modified to include a "Support Hong Kong" message, with organizers canceling the red carpet event where groups like TWS and KickFlip were set to perform.
As the situation continues to unfold, it's clear that the global K-pop community is once again demonstrating its ability to mobilize quickly and at scale when crisis strikes. The outpouring of support will undoubtedly bring some measure of comfort and hope to those affected by this devastating tragedy.
In the wake of one of the deadliest residential fires in Hong Kong's history, a group of K-pop stars, labels, and fan communities are banding together to raise thousands of dollars for those affected. The fire, which ravaged seven buildings in the Tai Po district, has claimed at least 94 lives and left over 200 missing.
The disaster has sparked an outpouring of support from the Korean entertainment industry, with many artists donating significant sums to emergency response efforts. HYBE Music Labels APAC, representing labels like BTS and ZICO, has donated a whopping HK$2.65 million (approximately US$341,000), while JYP Entertainment, home to TWICE and Stray Kids, has chipped in with HK$2 million.
Other notable donations include HK$1 million from China's Fosun Foundation, which was contributed by i-dle, as well as HK$1 million each from groups like Super Junior and Stray Kids. Major artists like Jackson Wang and Lay Zhang have also donated, with the latter contributing 1 million Chinese yuan (approximately US$141,235).
But it's not just K-pop stars who are getting involved - fan communities around the world for stars like BLACKPINK's Jisoo and SEVENTEEN's Mingyu have made significant contributions to support Hong Kong during its time of need.
The disaster has also brought together other Asian entertainment figures, including MIRROR and Esther Kwan. The 2025 MAMA Awards ceremony in Hong Kong has been modified to include a "Support Hong Kong" message, with organizers canceling the red carpet event where groups like TWS and KickFlip were set to perform.
As the situation continues to unfold, it's clear that the global K-pop community is once again demonstrating its ability to mobilize quickly and at scale when crisis strikes. The outpouring of support will undoubtedly bring some measure of comfort and hope to those affected by this devastating tragedy.
This is literally amazing to see K-pop stars, labels & fans coming together like this 
. It's not just about the money (although that's a huge help 
), it's about showing they care about people in need during a tough time 
. The fact that Jackson Wang and Lay Zhang are donating too is so cool 
! And to see fan communities around the world supporting this cause is truly heartwarming 
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. I mean, you're talking about artists donating millions, fan communities matching donations left and right... it just shows how global their fanbase is. And to see them bringing in other Asian entertainment figures too, that's amazing 
. It's not often we see people from different industries uniting like this during a time of need, so credit to the K-pop community for being so generous 
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. what i find really inspiring is how the k-pop stars and fans are coming together to raise money for those in need 
. i just hope the fundraising efforts can bring some comfort to the families of the victims 
. It's amazing how quickly they've mobilized their resources & networks to help out – it just goes to show that even in times of chaos, kindness & compassion can be a powerful force 
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. It's also cool to see fan communities around the world chipping in too, even if they're not K-pop fans themselves. I mean, can you imagine if more Western artists were doing this kind of thing? 
The MAMA Awards ceremony changing its message is a great idea too - it shows that these artists are all about using their platform for good 
meanwhile, fan communities from all over the world are making significant contributions too 
. This is what it means to be part of a global community, you know?
. Its so heartwarming 2 c ppl from all around the world showin love & care for those affected 
. Can't wait 2 see more support comin in! 
I'm shocked how long it took for the international K-pop community to step up! It's amazing to see how one disaster can unite people across different countries 
, but it's amazing to see K-pop stars coming together like this! They're donating so much money for the victims and their families 
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. But what really gets me is how this disaster has brought everyone together, even if only for a little while 
. It's gonna be hard to forget the impact of this tragedy, but hopefully it'll also inspire some amazing things to come 
But seriously, it's amazing to see artists like Jackson Wang and Lay Zhang using their platforms to make a difference. And I love how fan communities are also getting involved - it just goes to show that K-pop fandom is more than just about the music (although, let's be real, that's a big part of it