Kim Soo-hyun fans in China inspired to donate

Fans of actor Kim Soo-hyun, from the SBS drama “My Love from the Star” celebrated Kim’s debut seven years ago by giving a donation to a school in China, according to local media quoting Chinese reports.

One member of the Chinese fan club of the actor, named “Soo-Hyun Time” donated 7,247 yuan, which is about 1.2 million won. Such a number, 7247, was meant to commemorate July 24, the actor’s debut date, and the seventh anniversary this year.

An official from the fan club said that they contemplated how to celebrate the actor’s debut and then members decided to donate.

“Kim also has taken a leading role in providing help to people in need in Korea and China, so we wanted to follow suit,” the official reportedly said.

“The amount may not be so much, but we wish it gets to be used for people in need.”

BY LEE SUN-MIN [summerlee@joongang.co.kr]