JYJ3 Note: 1st Phase of the JYJ REACH: Flood Relief Charity Project at the Philippine Red Cross Link
The admins of JYJ Philippines donated goods to the Philippine Red Cross in honor of their idol, boy band JYJ. (Photos courtesy of JYJ PH)
MANILA, Philippines – Being a fangirl is not just about supporting your idol; it’s also about helping people in times of need. This is what fans from different countries of Korean boy band JYJ aimed to show when they responded to a call to help victims of severe flooding in the Philippines, which left 109 people dead and affected 4.1 million people.
JYJ Philippines, the local fan club of boy band, launched and organized the “JYJ Reach: JYJ Philippines Flood Relief Charity Project” to help Filipinos.
“The project’s purpose is to help our brothers and sisters who were affected by the flood in the Philippines,” said JYJ Philippines.
The heavy rains in the Philippines started last August 6 brought about by the southwest monsoon or “habagat.”
As of August 16, the Philippines’ National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said 924,948 families in 36 cities in 17 provinces including the National Capital Region were affected by the flooding.
JYJ, composed of Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu, is one of the most popular Korean groups.
When JYJ Philippines called out for people to donate to the worthy project, fans from different countries responded.
As of August 17, the “JYJ Reach: JYJ Philippines Flood Relief Charity Project” has collected P55,198.58.
“The response of the fans to project is overwhelming. We didn’t expect that even the International fans would give their support. But then it’s not surprising anymore because JYJ Families around the world are always supportive of each other’s fan projects,” JYJ Philippines told Bulletin Entertainment.
The donations came from fans in the US, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Canada, Turkey, Hong Kong and the Philippines.
“Honestly, we didn’t set any target as far as the total amount of donations is concerned. When we launched the project, we thought, any amount would do just as long as we’re able to help our brothers and sisters in need. The turnout really surprised us because in three days time we were able to collect more or less P27,000. And the tentative total we have now is PhP 55,000. So, it was beyond our expectation,” JYJ Philippines added.
In the first phase of JYJ Reach, JYJ Philippines brought ready-to-eat food and medicine. Last August 12, the admins of JYJ Philippines went to the Philippine Red Cross to donate the goods.
Next week, JYJ Philippines will donate to ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya and World Vision for the second phase of JYJ Reach.
“We are inspired by our idols Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu and we will continue to do charity projects in the future,” JYJ Philippines said.
Source: Manilla Bulletin
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i’m so happy to know that JYJ fans around the world are helping each other out for a good cause 🙂 it’s truly inspiring & i admire them so much…
JYJ fighting!!!
JYJ fans fighting!!!
Jyj and fans always amazing!
I’m proud to jyj family !
JYJ Fighting! 🙂
JYJ fans are amazing and awesome human beings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are truly grateful to those who donated…and of course to JYJ3 admins for the support. =)
Thank you I am humbled by your kindness.
I am so proud to support our JYJ family around the world when the call is made.
I just left my last place of employment because of layoffs. But two friends in our finance department are from the Philippines. One in particular goes back to visit family on a regular basis. Whenever I ask about her family, she gladly shares the comings and goings, even photos. In fact she went earlier this year. Fortunately, her relatives are in the mountainous areas. Never experiencing the flooding in the lower levels. She made a point of coming by to see me on my last day to give me a big hug. So, being able to help just a little, makes me feel I’m making a difference because of her friendship.
The ‘link’ here leads to donations made up to Aug 13. Where are those made after the 13th?
We’ll be releasing the complete list of donors and expenditures either today or tomorrow. We’re having a long holiday here in the Philippines so there are still some funds we haven’t cleared from the bank over the weekend. =)
“Like idols like fans”
Fans take after their idols as models. We know JYJ are very generous, and have done charities a lot (see JYJfiles for JYJ charities list I made a while back, and I haven’t had time to update them again).
Whether together as a group or individuals, JYJ have given so much for those in need. JYJ fans charities projects were also a long list following their idol example.
As a xiahpwa, I’m proud that secretly for 2 years, Junsu and his K-fans built healty houses in Cambodia (Xiah Junsu village). The charity organisation (ADRA) who finally spoke of the project.
Junsu also built a school and a choir in Africa. Houses for homeless people every chusok day (I think he already builts 6 houses). And many more…
This is one reason, among others, that makes us love them. We’re proud as JYJ fans.
Like JJ said about ‘giving love’ in charity, it’s like a boomerang, the love will return to them. As God promised,”it will be returned 70,700…folds”.
Be strong Philippines!
Very well said. JYJ has really inspired a lot of people because of their kindness and generosity. They truly have a big heart. This project of ours wouldn’t be possible also without the help of the JYJ Families around the world. We can’t thank everyone enough.
Super!
Thank you very much for everyone’s encouragement and support. =)