Stray Kids member Lee Know has given 100 million won (around $72,600) to support families affected by the severe floods in Nepal. The K-pop star made the donation through World Vision Korea on August 28, asking the organization to use the money for emergency relief and to help children and families who lost their homes. His agency JYP Entertainment confirmed the news on August 30.
The donation comes after powerful flash floods hit Nepal on August 26, causing widespread damage and forcing many people to leave their homes. Lee Know’s contribution will go toward providing food, temporary shelter, clean drinking water, and sanitation support to those in need.
How the Donation Will Help People in Nepal
The 100 million won Lee Know donated will be used by World Vision to support families who have been hit hard by the floods. The organization plans to use the money for several important needs:
- Food and nutrition for families who have lost their supplies
- Temporary housing for people whose homes were destroyed
- Clean drinking water to prevent waterborne diseases
- Sanitation and hygiene support to keep people healthy
These supplies are meant to help families survive the immediate crisis and slowly return to their normal routines. The floods have left many communities without basic necessities, and this donation will help meet some of those urgent needs.
Lee Know’s Message of Support
Lee Know shared a simple message through his agency, expressing his hope that his donation could bring some comfort to those suffering.
“I hope my support can offer a little strength to those going through this difficult time. I sincerely hope that those affected by the floods and everyone working on relief efforts in the field can return to peaceful daily life as soon as possible.”
The singer kept his words focused on the people affected and the workers helping on the ground. He did not make the donation for attention but to quietly support those in need.
Lee Know’s History of Giving Back
This is not the first time Lee Know has made a large donation. He has been supporting children through World Vision since 2014 and has sponsored four children through the organization.
In 2024, he gave another 100 million won to World Vision to help fight the global food crisis. His consistent giving earned him a place in World Vision’s Bob Pierce Honor Club, which recognizes donors who have given over 100 million won.
Lee Know has also supported causes beyond World Vision. On his birthday in 2025, he made two separate donations of 100 million won each. One went to Samsung Medical Center to help patients with serious illnesses, and the other went to a cat rescue organization called Nabiya Saranghae to help abandoned cats.
He has also contributed to relief efforts for other disasters. He gave money to help victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, supported families affected by wildfires in South Korea, and donated to help with recovery after a fire in Hong Kong.
Nepal Floods Cause Massive Destruction
The floods that hit Nepal on August 26 have caused a major humanitarian crisis. Heavy rains caused rivers to overflow, washing away homes, roads, and bridges. Many communities have been cut off from help.
According to reports, at least 800 people have lost their lives, and more than 3,000 people are still missing. Nepal’s foreign ministry has confirmed that 886 people have been rescued so far. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs estimates that around 10,000 households are in urgent need of help.
Search and rescue teams are still working to find missing people and deliver supplies to those stranded. The situation remains serious, with fresh flood alerts issued in some areas.
Lee Know Stays Busy with Stray Kids
The donation comes at a busy time for Lee Know and his group Stray Kids. The eight-member group released their latest EP This & That on August 7, and it went straight to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. This marks their ninth consecutive No. 1 album on the chart.
The group is also in the middle of their Run It world tour, which started at Seoul’s KSPO Dome on July 25. They recently performed at Tokyo National Stadium on August 29 and 30, becoming the first overseas male artists to hold a solo concert at the venue.
Despite their packed schedule, Lee Know made time to support the relief efforts in Nepal. His donation shows that he remains committed to helping others even while focusing on his music career.
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Fans React to Lee Know’s Generosity
Fans around the world have responded positively to Lee Know’s donation. Many have praised him for his kindness and for using his success to help those in need. Some expressed that his actions show the positive influence K-pop stars can have beyond music.
This is not the first time Stray Kids members have supported charitable causes. The group as a whole donated 1 million HKD to help with recovery after a fire in Hong Kong, and their agency JYP Entertainment also contributed 2 million HKD to the same cause.
Lee Know’s latest donation adds to the growing list of good deeds from the K-pop community. Many idols use their platforms to bring attention to important issues and support people in crisis.
The money Lee Know gave will go a long way in helping families in Nepal get back on their feet. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference when people are going through such hard times.
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