[NEWS] JYJ’s Jaejoong’s Fanclub Donates Book Cafe to the Armed Forces
JYJ’s Jaejoong’s fanclub has personally donated a book cafe to the first division of the armed forces! The library opened its doors on December 21.
The book cafe was prepared by Jaejoong’s fans so that the armed forces serving in the front lines could have a place to relax and keep up with intellectual activities during their service. During the selection process for the donation, the fans took into consideration the fact that Jaejoong had spent his training with the first division.
The small library holds desks and chairs and even features temperature control in consideration of the armed forces who may have to endure cold weather. The fans also personally sent 500 books, CDs, DVDs, and even a stereo system.
A representative of the first division expressed the gratitude of the soldiers in his division. “Even during their busy lives, they thought of the armed forces. Thank you for the book cafe and thank you for remembering those that are carrying out their military services.”
Jaejoong’s fanclub has also carried out other charitable projects, such as sponsoring scholarship funds and providing lunch meals for disadvantaged children. Meanwhile, Jaejoong is currently serving his term in the military band of the 55th division.
Source: Donga via Nate
Credit: Soompi
.
[NEWS] Kim Jae-joong’s fans donate cafe to Army
A fan club of singer-actor Kim Jae-joong, a member of the K-pop trio JYJ, has donated a book cafe to the Korean Army’s First Division in the name of the K-pop star.
C-JeS Entertainment, which represents Kim, and the First Division said on Thursday that the book cafe opened on Dec. 21 and is equipped with about 500 books, CDs and DVDs. The book cafe also has air conditioning and ondol or under-floor heating.
According to the Army, the fan club and Kim had discussions to choose a location to build a book cafe, and Kim, who is serving in the Army’s 55th Division, wanted to install the book cafe at the First Division, where he spent six weeks in basic training when he joined the military last March.
The fan club has been helping various groups of people in need from children without parents to abandoned babies.
Although Kim is serving in the military, his new album containing 10 tracks will be released in February. C-JeS said Kim finished recording all of the songs before he joined the Army.
Kim will finish his mandatory service on Dec. 30, 2016.
Meanwhile, many fan clubs donate in the name of their celebrities to commemorate special occasions of their idols, such as the 10th anniversary or launch of a new drama series.
For example, fans of singer Seo Tai-ji donated money to plant about 5,000 trees in 2012 to mark the 20th anniversary of the singer’s debut in Guapi Assu, Brazil, which is about 70 kilometers (43 miles) from Rio de Janeiro.
By Sung So-young
Credit: Korea JoongAng Daily
.
WowTV News:
Soldiers of 1st Infantry Division celebrated and expressed their appreciation at the opening of the library. Colonel Yih Seingoh of the 1st Infantry Division commented, “We thank you for caring and supporting the army in your busy schedule and donating the library. I am so grateful and happy that you remember the soldiers serving in the frontline.”
.
10Asia News:
During the process of designation, currently active soldier Kim Jaejoong suggested the book cafe to be donated to the 1st Infantry Division to where he was trained. He had the general outpost (GOP) in the demilitarized zone with the harshest environment in his mind**. Fans reported they were deeply moved by his thoughtfulness and participated in the donation even more actively.
.
Love Book Cafe Supplier – HanaCube:
This book cafe came out prettier than the cookie cutter types since ladies’ loving touch changed and made updates ^^. We found out via Herose site that Kim Jaejoong is serving at another division but he requested the book cafe to be sent to the 1st Infantry Division. They do donations regularly.
You’ve donated so much items! What a wonderful fandom culture you have!
We donate this book cafe in appreciation of the soldiers of the 1st infantry Division who are sacrificing their youth to keep the peace – Kim Jaejoong’s Fans
Sources: Herose, wowTV, 10Asia, Hanacube
Translated by: @crystalmoon64
Shared by: JYJ3
Wow!! The library is so cool and cozy. Thank you so much HEROSE for your continuous support and love for our PFC KJJ. He’s totally worth the dedication. So happy that fans’ generosity keeps the soldiers in 1st Infantry appreciated, happy and warm especially in this cold season.
Happy New Year to JYJ3’s admins and everyone!. You have worked hard!! ❤
Great job..i like the design..felt like i could sit down and read..thanks to those people involve 🙂
This is really thoughtful; I hope it becomes a calming place for soldiers to read and enjoy some music 🙂
what an awesome gift for those serving for their country. herose is a great fanclub doing so many great things in jj’s name
Happy New Year everyone.. to all who loved our Kim Jaejoong I salute you all and thank you for a good deed that can benefit to his fellow soldiers. God bless to everyone.❤️🎉🎉🎉.
Great Job Herose Jaejoong must be proud of you I’m proud of how mature JYJ fandom is, one must fight and work for good causes like doing Charity works like Herose. Happy New year JYJ3 team and Happy new Year to all JYJers 🎉🎉🎉.
Just fabulous – Congratulations to Jaejoong’s fanclub on a super job!
Happy New Year to everyone.
Thanks JJ fans for working hard for our proud fandom like this…
This so cute.. 🙂
Always hats off to Herose, I have always high regard to the people in this fanclub. MORE POWER and GOD BLESS.
How commendable that JJ chose to place the book cafe in the 1st D rather than on his present division. Awesome artist, awesome fans ❤
Happy New Year JYJ3 Adminnies and staff, and all JYJ3ers 🙂
We can read more about this book cafe in http://princejj.com/2015/12/31/news-beautiful-donation-by-kim-jaejoong-fanclub-herose-book-cafe-to-1st-infantry-division/
So proud of Herose and all the hardworking fans. May GOD continue to bless your kind hearts.
And may our JJ have great year ahead.. Happy New Year everyone.
Glad how KBS featured Jaejoong Fanclub Herose Book Cafe Donation
MBC reported it too
Yonhap news TV/K-Star @0:51