Park Jimin Named Most Powerful Asian Celebrity of 2025: Fuels Charity Donation for Children's Futures

We at ICON are thrilled to announce that BTS member Park Jimin has been named the Most Powerful Asian Celebrity of 2025 based on our global survey. This extensive poll engaged millions of entertainment fans from across the world, spanning Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and beyond. Participants voted based on criteria including cultural influence, commercial success, social impact, and global reach, resulting in Jimin's resounding victory as a true embodiment of power and inspiration in the entertainment industry.

As a multifaceted artist singer, dancer, and global icon Jimin has consistently demonstrated values of compassion, humility, and generosity that align perfectly with our mission at ICON. His well-known commitment to charity shines through in his personal donations to education, disaster relief, and support for underprivileged communities. Jimin often shares in interviews how integral giving back is to his life and career, believing that influence should always serve to uplift others. This philosophy has not only shaped his actions but has also motivated fans worldwide to participate in charitable initiatives, amplifying positive change on a global scale.

By earning this prestigious title through overwhelming fan support, Jimin has once again turned recognition into an act of charity, reflecting his core beliefs. In celebration of his achievement, we at ICON have committed 1,500,000 KRW (approximately 1,032 USD) to Compassion International, sponsoring two children Junica from Haiti and Waraka from Thailand for a full year. This donation provides vital resources such as education, healthcare, and nutrition, creating lasting impacts on their lives and families. It's a direct extension of Jimin's ethos, where his global popularity becomes a catalyst for meaningful philanthropy, proving that true power lies in fostering hope and opportunity for those in need.

We are inspired by Jimin's unwavering dedication to making the world a better place, and this honor exemplifies how his influence translates into real world kindness. Congratulations to Jimin your legacy continues to inspire us all at ICON and beyond.

NOTE: The donation has been made to Compassion International to sponsor Junica from Haiti and Waraka from Thailand, honoring Jimin's commitment to global charity.

DONATION CONFIRMATION: HERE

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