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Bang Chan serves as the leader and producer of Stray Kids and holds the record for the highest number of music copyright holders among K-pop idols.
I hope my heart reaches out to all the places that need help and contributes to a better tomorrow.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Tae-soo = Bang Chan of the group Stray Kids donated a total of 300 million won in celebration of his birthday on the 3rd, his agency JYP Entertainment announced.
On this day, Bang Chan delivered 100 million won each to Here Cycle, an international relief and development non-governmental organization (NGO) World Vision, and Ocean East Asia Community (OSEAN).
The fund will be used to support medical expenses and social reintegration for young people with hearing loss (Here Cycle), a dream scholarship project and customized growth support for children and youth from low-income and vulnerable groups (World Vision), coastal cleanup and marine debris collection projects, and river cleanup activities (Ocean).
Bang Chan said through his agency, "It is meaningful to be able to convey my heart, even in a small way, to various areas that need help, from children's dreams to the homes we live in. I hope my heart reaches all places in need and helps us all dream of a better tomorrow."
Bang Chan has continued to share consistently, donating a total of 500 million won this year alone, including this donation.
He was listed as the copyright holder of 245 songs, the most among K-pop idols, according to the Korea Music Copyright Association. Bang Chan, along with members Changbin and Han, leads the group's producing team '3RACHA' and is gaining popularity around the world with the music he creates.

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