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Sung Han-bin Donates 100 Million Won on ZeroBaseOne’s Third Anniversary
7/13/2026, 12:36:29 PM
Core Event: Donation Details
On July 10, 2026, Sung Han-bin, leader of the K-pop group ZeroBaseOne, contributed 100 million won (approximately $66,000) to a children’s-rights non-governmental organization. The funds are earmarked for career-education programs and scholarships aimed at children and teenagers from vulnerable families, with the goal of preventing financial hardship from derailing their aspirations.
Background: ZeroBaseOne’s Rise and the Anniversary Milestone
ZeroBaseOne debuted on July 10, 2023 after forming through Mnet’s audition show *Boys Planet*, where Sung placed second. As the group’s leader, he has garnered a global fanbase and recent releases include the Japanese EP “Top 5.” The donation coincides with the group’s third debut anniversary and precedes the upcoming Japanese EP slated for August 19, 2026.
Official Statements & Responses
The L1ve Label, Sung’s agency, explained the motivation behind the gift:
- “Sung Han-bin wanted to repay the fans who had supported him while he chased his own dream and to pass that support on to children who need it.”
- “The donation will fund career education and scholarships for children and teenagers from vulnerable families, so they don't give up their dreams due to financial difficulties.”
- “Believing that he could achieve his dreams thanks to fans' support, Sung Han-bin decided to donate so that this grateful sentiment would be channeled into supporting the dreams of children who require help.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The two source articles differ on the recipient organization’s name: one identifies the NGO as Good Neighbors, while the other refers to it as GoodNaver. Both describe the same “Hope Sharing Dream Support Project,” but the discrepancy in the NGO’s branding remains unresolved. No additional details about the project’s scope or prior collaborations with the artist were provided.
