The Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on pediatric cancer, announced on the 12th that it received a donation of 10.04 million won from singer Yang Joon-il’s fan club, Panta Xi. This contribution was made in celebration of Yang Joon-il’s birthday on August 19th, with fans expressing their desire to ″give hope to sick children, just as Yang Joon-il has given us hope.″

Panta Xi’s donation will support the ″Dreams of Children with Cancer, First Outing with Family″ campaign, launched by the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation on Happy Bean. The funds will be used for art and outdoor experience programs for 450 children with cancer and their families, providing them with a special day outside the hospital after long hours spent in medical care.

Yang Joon-il has been actively pursuing his music career since his return, gaining renewed attention amidst the ″newtro″ trend. He is set to hold a solo concert titled ″Summer Vacation″ at the Gureumarae Small Theater in Hongdae, Seoul, on August 16th.

A representative from Panta Xi shared that this donation commemorates Yang Joon-il’s sixth birthday celebrated with fans since his return to music. After a long hiatus from the stage, he reconnected with his audience, and the fan club chose to support the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation to strengthen the bond that has developed over the years. They expressed hope for the swift recovery of children with leukemia.

Seo Seon-won, Secretary General of the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation, expressed gratitude to the Panta Xi fan club for their positive influence. He emphasized the hope that this donation will inspire greater interest and sharing within civil society.

Since its establishment in 1991, the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation has offered various support programs for pediatric cancer patients and their families, including assistance with medical expenses, family shelters, and psychosocial support. The organization is committed to helping children grow up healthy and happy through corporate social responsibility and ESG collaborations.