2PM fans donate to earthquake victims in Haiti under the name of ‘People who are waiting for 2PM Lea

[-ochre.livejournal.com]

In hope for Park JaeBum to return to 2PM, 2PM fansite UnderGround donates 10 million KRW to Haiti, recently devastated by massive earthquake.

The in-charge of UnderGround revealed about the donation on the fansite on 22nd January. It is known that the site has donated the amount under the name of ‘People who are waiting for 2PM Leadja Park JaeBum‘.

An in-charge of the site also said, “We will use part of the money we collect in hope for JaeBum’s return to earthquake victims in Haiti who need this money, this is one of the most meaningful things we as fans who wish for JaeBum to return can do, and we hope that relay the message to JaeBum in Seattle that we are all together.”

Fans comment to the donation drive with comments like, “I’m sure JaeBum will be excited at this donation activity”, “Thanks to JaeBum, we can convey some warmth to people in need. I believe JaeBum thinks the same.”

Source: TVDaily


Meanwhile, Dong Bang Shin Ki fansite DongNeBangNe has also started their donation drive to collect donations for the earthquake victims in Haiti since 19th January. Until 22nd January, about 1.5 million KRW has been collected, the drive will continue until the 28th.

Seo Taiji’s fans are also doing the same. They will donate for KBS ‘Love’s Request’ every year his birthday on 21st February. And for this year, according to Seo Taiji’s official homepage, they will be doing a donation drive for earthquake victims in Haiti.

Source: MoneyToday
Via: sookyeong

That's great to hear. :) 10 Million KRW is about USD8,677.

Comments

[cookie-nut.livejournal.com]

You know what...I'm actually on the fence about this. I do think it was great of them to donate, but I absolutely freaking hate that they would drag fandom drama into something that is fundamentally more important than the Jay scandal. They could have simply done it in the name of 2PM and left it at that. :/

[angelonair.livejournal.com]

THIS

[hey-insomnia.livejournal.com]

You are a good job, fans.

[galleticas.livejournal.com]

Thats so nice of them.

Its nice to see that KHottests are not giving up. This makes me feel good. :)

[sweetcherrytree.livejournal.com]

cute but why couldn't they just donate money for the sake of the people who need it?

[jaded-skys.livejournal.com]

I think that's what they did. They did that drive for 10,000 won for when Jae's back on an album and instead of just leaving it until/if he comes back, they decided it would be better used for Haiti and that they boys would rather they do that with their money. If anything, I'd say it's the best thing hottests ever did. That's a shitload of money for a group of fangirls to round up.

[froggster.livejournal.com]

okay I'm all for donating to Haïti, but.... what the hell does that have to do with with jaebum.
WHY drag kpop drama in to this WHYYYYYYY

[honeydice.livejournal.com]

Seo Taiji’s fans are also doing the same

I'm glad there are still fans that are staying with him.

[chalakchalak.livejournal.com]

That's what I thought too.

[tokidokilolita.livejournal.com]

Who cares about their 'reason' for doing it, if they didn't 'drag' Kpop into this, people in Haiti wouldn't have gotten anything from them. 10 million KRW? Honestly, I'm just happy people can even show support for something else while helping the people in Haiti out

[telrunyaaa.livejournal.com]

yes this.

[joongified.livejournal.com]

I'm sure Jay will be touched but I don't understand how this will ever fall into place.
Although, it is really nice of them to do this.

[-ochre.livejournal.com]

TBH I'm just glad the money got to Haiti. I don't really give a fuck what name it's under and I don't think anyone really cares either.

[telrunyaaa.livejournal.com]

yes this. omg.

[pocketofskies.livejournal.com]

the difference being the motive but the result being the same old 10 million won. i don't see how money being donated in the name of jay differs from money donated in the name of good-will.

[pocketofskies.livejournal.com]

this is really sweet, i'm really proud of them :-) who the fuck cares about fandom being dragged into this, 10 million krw is alot of money.

[neptunepirate.livejournal.com]

That's awesome. And I like when fans band together to do something good. I've been getting emails from some of the random fandoms I follow, asking to make a donation as part of a larger group, fans of 'x' donating for Haiti. And idk, I think it's cool. To do something good, and do it with people in a community you identify with.

[shoiryu.livejournal.com]

I think it's really, really gross and low to capitalize on this tragedy for Jaebum. Jesus.

[sayitisso.livejournal.com]

grosser than not helping the tragedy at all? I don't get what the problem is here. They donated this money to aid the cause as a group of people who share a common wish/ interest/ whatever, Jaebum's return. It's not like they're donating money to Haiti to get him back directly.

[ginger-star.livejournal.com]

I agree that its great they donated and that the people of Haiti benefitted from it....but seriously...way to trivialize a serious issue by bringing your fandom drama into it.

Also, this isn't going to make him come back. *gets bricked*

[sayitisso.livejournal.com]

there are too many people who do not donate at all. in the name of fandom or not, they're donating money. not everyone is an angel in this world, guys. i mean, i get where the iffyness is coming from, but still, they donated. i just love the fans that are waiting for 2PM like this, making themselves useful. they are so motivated, it's crazy.

i seriously wonder how Jaebum takes all these actions every time, ngl

[pocketofskies.livejournal.com]

mte. the donation is the most important part, not the reason behind it all.

[notablender.livejournal.com]

i sort of agree with the first comment - at the same time, isn't that what we all did with help_haiti as well? donated but also got something out of it. i think it's a situation where the ends justify the means/motivation.

[hoyah.livejournal.com]

:D hi you!

[koushiba.livejournal.com]

Kpop fans are some of the most orginized people I know so its great to hear that there using their powers for good.

[neptunepirate.livejournal.com]

Also: hasn't Underground been doing all their charity work under the name of ‘People who are waiting for 2PM Leadja Park JaeBum‘? This isn't something new for them. It seems to me instead of being known as a donation from 'Underground' it's a donation from 'People who are waiting for 2PM Leadja Park Jaenu'. Essentially the same thing, but worded differently.

Idg the problem. Haiti is getting a nice sum of money from them. Good.

[sayitisso.livejournal.com]

this, thank you :)

[fear-the-llama.livejournal.com]

10 million KRW is 10 million KRW. Who cares what name they did it under, they still donated money. I'm pretty sure they didn't threaten to not donate until Jay comes back so I'm not seeing where the selfishness is coming from. Different fanclubs donate money under their idol's name for different causes all the time so why is this an issue?

[x-keynotes.livejournal.com]

Why drag fandom into this? Really? Donations should be for the sake of the people, not to make a statement... :|

[turdferguson.livejournal.com]

people donate money for the sake of religion, because it makes themselves feel better, to impress other people around them, and for other selfish reasons, not just out of the kindness of their hearts. in the end why does it even matter if they brought fandom into this as long as they're not wasting the money on some other pointless "we want jay back" project?

[turdferguson.livejournal.com]

i know forreal, so many self-righteous people here

yay~

[telrunyaaa.livejournal.com]

I don't f**** care under which name,
the fact THAT they donate it warms my heart.

Cassies and Hottest are amazing either way ~ <3

(http://nl.tinypic.com)

Re: yay~

[telrunyaaa.livejournal.com]

OHMYGODSOBIG !!!

im sorry >.< forgive me plz!!

[fuuism.livejournal.com]

Great news, nice to see entertainement/fandom moving people to donate for a good cause.

“Thanks to JaeBum, we can convey some warmth to people in need. I believe JaeBum thinks the same.”

Even if this act will make no difference in Jay returning or not, it's clear that it was that idea that helped in moving some of the donors.

People donate for a variety of unknown reasons, from good will to publicity, religion, self-satisfaction and a lot more. In the end, getting help is all that matters to who's receiving so I have no qualms with what moved a group in doing so.

[czarny.livejournal.com]

it was that idea that helped in moving some of the donors.

Pretty much.

[raved.livejournal.com]

They donated 10 million KRW. Why does it even matter what name it was under? Donating money doesn't mean they're bringing in fandom drama. They just said who they were-- A group of Jaebum fans donating money.
I can't believe people are complaining...

[fallencreation.livejournal.com]

MTE. :|

[hospitalise.livejournal.com]

i would rather they donated money and attached an unrelated cause to it than not donate money at all. sure, it would've been better to just put it down as fans of 2pm, or to just put it down as money for haiti, but in the end it's money to help people who are suffering. would people rather they continue to boycott the rest of the boys and plaster subways with posters instead of organizing their efforts into something that could save lives?