Singer and actor Lee Seung-gi, who announced that he would donate the settlement money he received from Hook Entertainment, began fulfilling his promise.



Lee Seung-gi visited Seoul National University Children's Hospital located in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 29th and delivered a donation of 2 billion won.



Lee Seung-gi visited Seoul National University Children's Hospital and toured the site, saying that he wanted to provide a better treatment environment for sick children and their families. Deeply sympathetic to the rapidly declining reality difficulties, we decided to support the medical environment improvement fund.



According to Seoul National University Children's Hospital, this donation will be used to resolve overcrowding in hospital rooms and improve outdated facilities so that children in the hospital can receive treatment in a pleasant environment.

In addition, it is said that some of the wards that have been improved to honor the will of the sponsor will be reviewed as 'Lee Seung-gi's ward'.



Lee Seung-gi said at this meeting, "Low birth rate is a matter of national existence, and the healthy growth and happiness of children can create a bright future for Korea." I hope it will serve as an opportunity to draw social attention, and I will continue to pay attention and support so that children can grow up healthy and happy."



Director Kim Yeon-soo of the hospital said, "Thank you for making the decision after deeply considering the difficulties of the field, and it has been a great source of strength for me as a medical team." All faculty and staff will work together," he said.



Lee Seung-gi, who donated a large amount of money that day, later said through his SNS, "I wanted to spend it in a more meaningful place because it was the money I found again." revealed



Lee Seung-gi said, "It was unforgettable to see up to 14 people, including 7 children and guardians in one hospital room, fighting the disease without giving up hope."



At the same time, Lee Seung-gi said, "I hope that it will be a small comfort for the patient and his family, and I sincerely hope that he will overcome the pain and return to his daily life in a better environment." “Everything,” he explained of his additional donation plans.



Recently, Lee Seung-gi has been in a dispute with Hook Entertainment, the agency he has been involved with for 18 years since his debut, over revenue settlement issues.

On the 16th, Hook Entertainment announced that it had deposited 5 billion won in unpaid settlement money to Lee Seung-gi, but Lee Seung-gi said that it would continue the court battle because this money was deposited unilaterally by the agency.

Even so, he said he would return all of this money to society.



[Photo = Courtesy of Seoul National University Children's Hospital]



Reporter Seon-ae Kang   



(Reporter Kang Seon-ae of SBS Entertainment News)