Winter of aespa is drawing praise for her back-to-back philanthropy, donating ₩100 million to Samsung Medical Center’s Patient Happiness Fund and another ₩100 million to the Korean Committee for UNICEF, expanding her positive influence.
On the 19th, Samsung Medical Center revealed that Winter contributed ₩100 million to its Patient Happiness Fund. The donation will help patients facing financial hardship reduce medical costs and focus on treatment and rehabilitation. Winter shared her hopes for a speedy recovery, saying, "I hope this can help, even just a little, those who are in difficult situations."
The same day, the Korean Committee for UNICEF also announced Winter’s donation. By giving ₩100 million, she joined the high-value donor group known as the UNICEF Honors Club. The funds will support children worldwide affected by conflict and disasters, aiding their health, education, and psychological recovery.
Winter expressed, "I wanted to give back to society the love I’ve received from fans," adding, "I hope children can keep their hope alive and continue their daily lives no matter the circumstances."
This isn’t Winter’s first good deed. Last year, she supported wildfire recovery efforts and consistently participated in donations for overseas disaster relief, while continuing diverse social contribution activities with her fellow aespa members.
With consecutive donations, Winter is spreading a heartwarming ripple effect of goodwill—and all eyes are on her next move.