150320 YoonA revealed to be a member of charity organization's Honor Society + netizens weep over her awesomeness
YoonA impresses with not only her good looks but also her good heart. On March 20, a popular post titled, "Wow... there's really nothing bad to say about Girls' Generation's YoonA," began circulating among various online communities.
In the post, a netizen shows a picture of YoonA being listed among contributors to the Community Chest of Korea (CCK), an organization that raises funds and allocates them to welfare centers and charity projects. The netizen explains, "YoonA has become the first person in her 20s to join the [CCK's] Honors Society, which is for members who contribute large sums."
According to the CCK, the "'Honor Society' was formed to bring together the community leaders with deep understanding of the major social problems and desires to do something about them." Netizens are impressed that YoonA has given a generous donation to this program as a way to help the community despite her young age.
It's nice to see a successful idol who is probably making bank yearly donate to charity. Netizen comments were mostly positive, of course, with top comments saying, "Personality, appearance, there's nothing she lacks," and, "Awesome... she's the best!"
Source: allkpop
150209 SNSD’s YoonA who become a member of honor society on the first day of new year
SNSD’s YoonA who become a member of honor society on the first day of new year, “25 Years old Honor….don’t make fun of me because I’m young♪”
The first person to become a member of Honor Society in Seoul in year 2015. A heartwarming news came out just when the new year began. The reason why YoonA’s entry received many attention is because she is much younger compared to other members of Honor Society, it could also be due to the fact that she has been helping the needy quietly for 5 consecutive years.
5 years of quietly sharing without revealing identity
YoonA’s reason of choosing to stay anonymous during that period of time is because she do not want people to put the attention on her rather than placing attention on the value of sharing itself. Because YoonA is worried that her fame will overshadow the value of sharing, she insisted on this point when she was first invited by the Seoul Community Chest to join Honor Society. Later on, she felt that this could be a good opportunity to spread the spirit of sharing, so she finally decided to join Honor Society. Because of her joining this organisation, her charity deeds over the years were also revealed. YoonA said: “I think it is important to to share this with many people. With the arrival of year 2015, i hope i am able do my small part of spreading the culture of sharing through joining Honor Society.” She continued: “Just like before, I will continue to help the underprivileged through sharing.”
Fans replaced birthday presents with charity donations for YoonA’s birthday
Fans who are influenced by YoonA’s spirit of sharing gathered funds to do donations instead of giving YoonA birthday presents. During concerts/dramas press conferences they will also send rice wrealths, continuing the value of sharing and expanding it to the whole Asia.
With YoonA’s participation, there are a total of 5 celebrities in Honor Society including entertainer Hyun Young(Joined 2009, number #12), actress Soo Ae (Joined 2012, number #200), Singer Hyun Sook (Joined 2013, number·#283), Actor Kim Bo Sung (Joined 2014, number #568). There are still many celebrities who are sharing anonymously, and this number is expected to increase further.
Source: Naver blog
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150119 Yoona in Honor Society
Source: honorsociety
150102 Yoona Joins Honor Society
As mentioned before, YoonA regularly gives money to the families of the poor districts of Seoul. With over 100 million Won offered in 5 years, YoonA joined the "Honor Society" of Idols engaged in a long-term action against the poverty of low-income families. She is presented as an example for other singers, by the constancy she puts in her charitable work and being descreet about it
Source: newsen
