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J-hope, a member of BTS, has donated 100 million won ($84,000) for children suffering from economic hardships amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. 

According to ChildFund Korea, J-hope expressed hope that his donation will be used to help children in need have a warmer winter. 

The charity said his donation will be used to pay for heating bills of child care facilities and low-income families with children, and also be used to support children with illnesses. 

J-hope has contributed 800 million won through charity since 2018.