Jang Geun Suk Helps Sick Mongolian Child, ‘You’re Beautiful’ Actor Covers Patient’s Cancer Treatment Fees
Jang Geun Suk recently gave a sick Mongolian child another lease at life when he offered to cover her cancer treatment fees. The "You're Beautiful" actor even had the child sent to South Korea so that she can be treated in better medical facilities.
The "You're Beautiful" star may have kept a low profile in South Korea in the recent months but Jang Geun Suk continued to pursue activities that benefited people in need. The Hallyu actor has been partnering with the global relief organization World Vision for more than five years so that he can extend his assistance to nearly 100 children.
Recently, Jang Geun Suk's generous action helped a Mongolian child receive treatment for cancer. In an announcement released by the actor's agency, as obtained by Yonhap News, Tree J Company revealed that the "Jackpot" star covered the child's medical treatment when he learned that her family was financially challenged.
The actor even went above and beyond offering financial help to the Mongolian child and her family. Jang Geun Suk had her flown over to South Korea and covered all travel expenses so that she could get the best treatment available in his home country.
Jang Geun Suk's agency even recounted how the young cancer patient became desperate when she learned of her medical condition. She soon turned despondent after she underwent her first surgery in Mongolia amidst her family's financial struggles, according to Tree J. However, the South Korean actor's generous assistance helped her to recover from her depressed state.
In other news, Jang Geun Suk is set to embark on a fan meeting tour in Japan. The actor will meet his Japanese fans in a series of special meet-and-greet events in Tokyo, Nagoya, as well as Fukuoka in April. Given his popular in Japan, the "You're Beautiful" actor was even featured in a special pictorial for a Japanese magazine's April issue alongside Lee Min Ho, Korea Herald reported.
Jang Geun Suk has amassed a loyal fanbase in Japan given his earlier drama projects and concert series. The DVD set for the actor's historical series "Jackpot" is also scheduled to be released in the said Asian country this year.
