On Thursday, January 4, UNICEF’s Korean Committee revealed that Felix of the K-pop boy group Stray Kids became the youngest member to join its esteemed Honors Club.
Through the organization’s social media account, it was announced that Felix made a generous donation of 100 Million Won (around $76,000) to UNICEF. Said donation aims to assist children in Laos who are struggling with stunted physical development.
Aside from being the youngest member, the 23-year-old rapper is also the first person to join the Honors Club in 2024.
#스트레이키즈 멤버 #필릭스 님이 #라오스 어린이를 위해 1억 원을 기부했습니다.
이번 기부로 필릭스님은 #유니세프 #아너스클럽 역대 최연소 멤버가 되었습니다.
어린이에게 큰 희망과 용기를 선물해주신 필릭스님에게 진심으로 감사드립니다.#StrayKids #Felix #Laos #UNICEF #ForEveryChild pic.twitter.com/5ZdztfmJnu
— 유니세프한국위원회 (@unicefkorea) January 4, 2024
In a press release, Choi Mi Jin, the secretary general of UNICEF’s Korean committee, relayed his gratitude to the artist. “We thank Felix’s donation and for giving hope and courage to the children in Laos,” he said. Moreover, they also described the idol as a person who has “always taken the lead in donation activities for underprivileged neighbors.”
In response, Felix said that he wanted to participate in this donation because he wanted to share the love he has been receiving. “We hope that Laos children, who suffer from various difficulties due to polluted water, hygienic conditions, and insufficient nutrition, will grow up healthy in a safer environment in the new year,” the singer said.
[아티스트 공익활동]
스트레이 키즈 필릭스, 1억 원 기부..유니세프 최연소 아너스클럽 회원
🔗 https://t.co/v40IGUMU7i #유니세프 #UNICEF#스트레이키즈 #필릭스 #StrayKids #Felix #STAY
— JYP_EDM (@jyp_edm) January 4, 2024
For those unfamiliar, UNICEF Korea’s Honors Club features a select group of donors who have contributed at least 100 million won to the organization as a support to their causes. In 2019, BTS’ Jin and Girls’ Day Hyeri became members of the UNICEF Honors Club.
STAYs can’t help but be proud of Felix
Upon seeing the announcement, several fans took to social media to share their thoughts about Felix’s warm gestures.
“You truly do have a heart of gold. We are so proud of you,” one fan wrote. Meanwhile another said: “I am so proud Felix is heavily involved in helping children. Other fans also called the idol a good role model and an “angel.”
❤️❤️ Felix…. Stay already knew, but you truly do have a heart of gold 😊🥰 we are so proud of you!!
Every one of us can make a difference for children all over the world. Doesn't have to be 100M Won, a few dollars per person are already a step forward ❤️👍🏻— Panikkatze (@Kari_8702) January 4, 2024
Angel Felix :')
Yes Unicef is a big deal! If you do a bit of humanitarian law, you will talk about them as well, this is how important that organisation is. I am so proud Felix is heavily involved in helping children!
Him being on headlines on national TV just proves how… https://t.co/HUxs2fohTk— Ovive ✨ (@Oviveee) January 5, 2024
I don’t even know felix personally but I’m just so proud of him – he’s the literal sweetesttttt and he always makes sure he gives back the love he receives and helps people in need too
such a good role model fr https://t.co/srDGV6W3o3
— agitégemeaux | misses ronni+el (@agitegemeaux18) January 4, 2024
Moreover, fans couldn’t help but be awe by the idol as this isn’t his first philanthropic gesture. In February 2023, the Stray Kids member had donated 50 Million Won to the nongovernmental organization World Vision for the victims of earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
In March 2023, Felix was also appointed as a member of the Save the Children’s Honors Club. Since 2020, the singer has continuously shown support for the organization’s campaign.
Featured image: UNICEF Korea reveals Stray Kids’ Felix recent donation to the organization. He is the youngest member to join the esteemed Honors Club. Credit: Twitter/UNICEF Korea