Boy band fan groups have stated that they are sending care packages to the southern city of Jindo, wherein families of those affected by the passenger ferry disaster have gathered.
Fans of B.A.P, VIXX, EXO, Infinite and other artists have put their pledges of support, as they sent packages in the names of the artists they support. A B.A.P fan club stated that they will send boxes of tea and instant coffee, while a group of female EXO fans said they will be sending heat packs and vitamin drinks. Infinite fans also said they will be sending the same products.
Some fans wrote messages online explaining their actions, saying, “I want to send the people in Jindo a hot cup of coffee.” Another said, “I know that it’s just a small gesture, but if we can be of some small help to anyone in Jindo, that would be great.”
This is not the first time that fan groups have stepped to help. Critics have said that the fan groups are showing maturity in getting together to make donations.
An expert in K-Pop mentioned it to the media that this moved showed that there were some “very mature people” among boy band fans.