Jang Geun Suk Donates $1.2 million USD to College

It was revealed on November 23 that Jang Geun Suk donated $1.2 million USD to his college, Hanyang University. First shared on Hanyang University’s donation site, the news spread throughout the students and caused the school to confirm the contribution. “Jang Geun Suk made the donation without notifying the school in advance. But his name was revealed on the school’s donation list and his contribution was made public,” Hanyang University said. Jang Geun Suk’s name first appeared on the school’s donation site on November 22, under the name, “Theater Major Jang Geun Suk,” with the amount $1.2 million USD mentioned on the side. However, his name disappeared on November 23 and raised suspicion over the validity of his endowment. Now that it’s official, this donation turns out to be the highest amount ever by any Hanyang University student or alumni. Before the actor’s donation, the highest was $1 million USD, donated each by two alumni. How did Jang Geun Suk respond to this? “I wanted to make this donation without letting others know, but it’s a bit frustrating how it was made public. I hope this helps my juniors who are struggling through rough times,” Jang Geun Suk said. Hanyang University has stated that a “Jang Geun Suk Scholarship Fund” will be created with the donation and spent on helping theater-major students.