Many fans are surely familiar with “Angel” / “angelic” — terms that are very commonly used by fans when talking about Jimin’s personality, kindness, and goodness, and there may be no other words that describe him more perfectly. In particular, throughout BTS’s “ARIRANG” world tour this time, the idol has touched fans’ hearts on multiple occasions through the way he treats children.
At the concert in мєχι¢σ, when Jimin spotted a young fan crying in the au∂ιєnce from the stage, he gave her the cowboy hat he was wearing and comforted her, saying, “Don’t cry.” At the concert in Paris, the moment Jimin noticed a child standing near the barricade was also widely shared on social media. He asked the people around the child not to push or jostle them before taking off the T-shirt he was wearing and giving it to the child.
Most notably, as of the morning of August 25, the donation fund for “Heroes for Children” — a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that supports pediatric ¢αи¢єя patients attending BTS concerts — had reached around 93% of its $100,000 goal, amounting to around 128 million KRW.
This wave of donations began with a special moment Jimin shared with a young fan during BTS’s concert in Arlington, Texas, on August 15. While performing “Go Go,” Jimin stepped down into the au∂ιєnce after noticing Olivia, a young fan battling ¢αи¢єя who attended the show through an invitation from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. With a bright smile, he approached her, gently kissed her on the cheek, and gave her a keychain as a keepsake.
Olivia was later seen overwhelmed with happiness, excitedly exclaiming, “I got a kiss!” “Heroes for Children” later posted a video capturing this touching moment on social media, where it received tremendous attention. The clip surpαѕѕed 5 million views in less than 24 hours after being posted.
Moved by the heartwarming scene, fans could not hold back their tears and expressed their feelings: "Thanks to Jimin for this gentle act that has moved thousands, because it goes beyond a happy moment, JM gives visibility to the support that many girls and boys who fιgнт for their health need", "I’ll never get over this! Every time Jimin does things like this, it just reinforces the fact that he is an angel", "He’s such a warm-hearted person", “You can feel his sincerity even in the smallest gestures,” and more.
Deeply moved by the moment, the ARMY community turned their emotions into meaningful action by spreading calls for support for Olivia and other children battling serious illnesses day and night. As a result, voluntary donations continued to pour into the fund, turning Jimin’s initial warm gesture into a spark of inspiration for countless meaningful acts around the world.
Jenie Lawson, co-founder and executive director of the "Heroes for Children" foundation, expressed her deep gratitude, stating, "Over the past week, we have been deeply moved by the outpouring of love from BTS, ARMY, and the global community."
She added, "You have become part of our community helping families with children fιgнтing ¢αи¢єя. We cannot thank you enough for your sincerity, pαѕѕion, and for understanding and joining our mission." She concluded with heartfelt appreciation, saying, "You are making a difference. You are heroes for these children."
