On February 7, several South Korean media outlets reported that Felix of the K-pop boy group Stray Kids was spotted doing volunteer work in Laos during his Lunar New Year vacation.
Felix’s volunteer work with UNICEF allowed him to plunge into the world of kindness and care for children in difficult life situations. Being at the heart of local communities, he was able to directly impact their lives by providing the help and support they needed.
Felix… pic.twitter.com/LcWp7KLls6
— Sure Magazine (@suremagazinekr) February 11, 2024
To recall, Felix was named as the youngest member of the esteemed UNICEF’s Honors Club in January 2024. At the time, the organization revealed that the K-pop idol made a generous donation of 100 Million Won to UNICEF. Moreover, the said amount was used to assist the underprivileged children in Laos.
In a statement released through the Korean Committee, the rapper said that his hope is for the children of Laos to grow up healthy and thrive in a safer environment.
After the news of his philanthropic act, Felix shared about his heartwarming experience to the fans through his Bubble account.
“I got to know Laos well. The people are so kind and the country is beautiful”, the Stray Kids member wrote. “It’s really my happiness to be next to the kids and [be able to] help them,” he added.
felix talking about laos and saying he was happy to be with and help the children there🥹🤍 pic.twitter.com/J9hYxtBnOn
— s (@hwgflx) February 17, 2024
In his interview for Harper’s Bazaar Japan, Felix also talked about his donation and volunteer work. According to the idol, since he received a lot of love from his fans and the people around him, he also wanted to return that love through his charitable activities.
in harper's bazaar japan interview felix talking about donating to children in laos and the plan of doing volunteering🤍
"I want to help children and people who need it. I have received a lot of warm love from fans and people around me, so I want to return that love. I want more… pic.twitter.com/c3JlJmmN5B— s (@hwgflx) February 20, 2024
Fans share how proud they are of Felix
Knowing that the singer went beyond his means and spent his holidays volunteering, his fans, especially Stray Kids’ fanbase, STAYs, can’t help but feel extremely proud of their idol.
On social media, fans showered the SKZ member with positive remarks and called him an “angel.” Several STAYs also praised Felix for having such a warm heart and a kind soul.
Felix is volunteering in Laos during their break time?? 😢💖💖💖 He has such a beautiful, warm & kindest heart! So proud of
Our Angel Felix.#Felix #StrayKids https://t.co/gCixkiuIYw— 樂☆RockStar (@WolfchanMum) February 7, 2024
felix said that he had a great time in laos doing voluntary work and that he loved to help all the children oh he’s such an angel he really has so much love to give and his wish to help those in need is just a reflection of his pure and kind soul i’m so grateful for him
— isi ༄ (@onlybngchan) February 17, 2024
Other fans also shared that their idol’s act of kindness encouraged them to do the same. “I’m definitely proud and inspired. I want to help as many people as I can too,” a netizen wrote.
What Felix do is not just about "I want to help more people" but the fact that he chose to join the volunteering in Laos, there is a reason behind it.
I'm definitely proud and inspired.
Our sunshine is smart and has big heart.
I want to help as much people as I can too! 💙🤍— Sarah (@intactcompass) February 11, 2024
Before this recent incident, Felix has been recognized for his constant philanthropic gestures. In the previous years, he has made headlines for making several donations for different causes and campaigns. Moreover, Felix was also recognized as part of the Save the Children’s Honors Club in 2023.
Featured image: Felix performing during Stray Kids’ concert. Credit: Facebook/Stray Kids
