Stray Kids I.N Donates 100 Million Won on His Birthday: "I Hope This Brings Hope and Courage"

Stray Kids’ I.N marked his birthday by donating 100 million won, sharing warmth with those in need.

On February 8, his birthday, I.N donated a total of 100 million won to the National Cancer Center as a way to give back for the love he’s received from fans. The funds will support treatment costs for cancer patients from vulnerable groups receiving care at the National Cancer Center and provide psychological therapy for pediatric and adolescent cancer patients.

“I wanted to share the love I received from fans and hoped to make the days of those enduring long treatments a little warmer. It’s a small contribution, but I hope it reaches them as hope and courage, and I sincerely wish for their recovery,” said I.N.

I.N has been consistently active in philanthropy. In 2024, he was appointed as the youngest-ever (age 23) member of ChildFund Korea’s high-value donor group, the Green Noble Club. Last year, he also donated treatment funds for pediatric cancer patients at Samsung Medical Center on his birthday. In April 2025, he joined his Stray Kids members to support wildfire recovery in the Gyeongnam and Gyeongbuk regions, and in November, they contributed to recovery efforts following a fire in Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, after a standout 2025 that cemented Stray Kids’ status as “global top artists,” the group will keep up the momentum in 2026. They’re set to hit the stage at The Governors Ball Music Festival in New York on June 6 and headline Rock in Rio in Brazil on September 11.

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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)