The donation will be used for scholarships to assist low-income college students.
Yoonha expressed her desire to share her love with her fans.
[TV Daily - Kim Jin-seok] Singer Yoonha is gaining attention for her generous support to scientific advancement. On the 9th, at the ‘2025 Yoonha Blue Lighthouse Scholarship’ donation ceremony held at the Korea Scholarship Foundation in Jung-gu, Seoul, she pledged to donate 100 million won while promising ongoing support for nurturing talents in basic sciences.
This donation will provide 100 million won annually starting in 2026, awarding 250,000 won scholarships to low-income college students majoring in physics and astronomy. The Korea Scholarship Foundation, a quasi-governmental institution helping students regardless of their economic background, anticipates that Yoonha's contribution will greatly impact future talents positively.
At the ceremony, Yoonha expressed her desire to share the love she has received from her fans with society, hoping that ongoing support will relieve students of economic burdens, allowing them to focus on their studies. Go Young-jong, the Executive Director of the Korea Scholarship Foundation, assured that Yoonha's donation would empower students and promised comprehensive support.
Yoonha's donation exemplifies a positive sense of social responsibility that extends beyond mere monetary support. By connecting science and art, she is making meaningful efforts to share the love she has received from her fans with future talents in basic sciences. This involvement resonates with her musical identity, as she has consistently expressed an interest in science through her songs with astronomical themes, signifying a positive impact on her fans and society at large.
Moreover, her collaboration with the Korea Scholarship Foundation contributes significantly to the advancement of education, potentially transforming the social landscape of higher education in Korea. The support specifically aimed at low-income students establishes a foundation for equal opportunities in education.
Yoonha's donation is likely to enhance her image and brand, creating expectations for her future endeavors as a socially responsible artist. Her introduction and initiatives will contribute not only to social contributions but also to the elevation of interest in both art and academia.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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