Park Jin-young, JYP donate W550m to support medical care for vulnerable children in Mexico

Park Jin-young and JYP Entertainment donated 550 million won ($404,000) to fund medical treatment for underprivileged children in Mexico, JYP announced Wednesday.

The contribution comprises 100 million won from Park's personal funds and 450 million won from the company, designated as a treatment fund for low-income children in Mexico suffering from serious illnesses.

The donation is part of JYP's flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, EDM — short for "Every Dream Matters!" — which aims to provide a structural medical safety net so that poverty and illness do not rob children of their potential.

JYP has built a cross-border private partnership with World Vision Korea, World Vision Mexico and major medical institutions in the country, including the Association for the Prevention of Blindness hospital, a leading ophthalmology center in Mexico.

The program covers a wide range of high-cost, high-risk and chronic conditions, including pediatric hematology and oncology, heart disease, epilepsy, neurological disorders, congenital abnormalities, rare diseases, pediatric respiratory conditions and eye diseases.

World Vision chapters in both countries screen candidates through an initial asset and income assessment conducted by hospital social work departments, followed by an in-depth review to identify children in the most severe financial hardship. Those selected receive fully covered surgical and specialist treatment costs, as well as chemotherapy and rehabilitation equipment tailored to their needs.

"We love singing and performing for our fans, but the ultimate reason we are here today is to help children," Park said. "I am a singer, but I am also a father of two daughters born a year apart. Every time I see them smile, I think of other children who cannot pursue their dreams because of health problems."

The medical support initiative carries added significance as a way of giving back to a region where JYP artists have achieved major milestones. Twice sold out Foro Sol, one of Mexico City's most iconic large-scale concert venues, while Stray Kids has built a strong local following through a global stadium tour, helping expand K-pop's reach across Latin America.

"Our success is owed to the love and support our fans have given us, and we believe it is our duty to give that love back," Park said. "It is an honor to be part of this effort to unite people and raise awareness so that we can help more children."

Mario Valdes, president of World Vision Mexico, said the strong ties between the two countries, forged through culture and music, had now grown into a meaningful collaboration to help children and young people in urgent need of medical care. "Partnership is essential for sustainable change, and I extend my deepest gratitude to Park Jin-young, JYP Entertainment, World Vision Korea, APEC hospital and all partner organizations for joining forces so that children can receive treatment and pursue their dreams," he said.

Virgilio Morales Cantón, deputy director of APEC, said it was meaningful to take part in a global social contribution project. "We will work to provide more children with specialized medical services so they can envision the future they dream of," he said.

Since 2020, JYP has extended medical support to children with serious illnesses across 10 regions, starting in South Korea and expanding to Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Brazil and beyond. Cumulative donations to date total 10.01 billion won, benefiting 4,489 children. Park has also contributed 1 billion won of his own money each year since 2022, leading by example on corporate social responsibility.