Girl Group RESCENE Donates 50 Million Won for Flood Recovery in Member Woni's Hometown of Geoje

Girl group RESCENE has donated 50 million KRW to help flood victims in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, the hometown of member Woni.

RESCENE's agency visited Geoje City on the afternoon of the 19th and delivered 50 million KRW in donations to support recovery efforts from the heavy rainfall and assist those affected. This is a remarkably significant donation for a rookie group that debuted in March 2024.

This donation holds even greater meaning as it stems from the ongoing relationship between RESCENE and Geoje City. RESCENE first connected with Geoje when Japanese member Minami shouted "Geoje Yaho!" in a YouTube content video featuring member Woni, which subsequently went viral across social media and short-form platforms. What started as a brief remark spread into an online meme, raising public interest in Geoje, and leading the city to appoint RESCENE as its goodwill ambassadors last May. Woni, who is from Okpo-dong in Geoje, has consistently shown affection for her hometown, calling it her "home ground."

The recent flood damage was caused by torrential rains that battered the region from the 15th to the 17th. According to South Gyeongsang Province, the heavy downpours led to a series of damages, including flooded homes, roads, and farmland, as well as landslides, power outages, and water supply disruptions.

The group's fandom also joined in on the donation efforts. Their fan club, REMINE, actively encouraged voluntary donations centered around online communities, with reports indicating that as of the previous day, the 19th, about 800 fans had participated to raise over 40 million KRW.

Photo: Reporter Baek Seung-철



(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Kyung-yoon)
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