On September 8, the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association announced that the player donated ₩20 million (approximately $14,400) to aid the residents of Gangneung, who are suffering from a prolonged drought. The funds will be used to provide drinking water to the region.
Chovy 's Recent Initiatives
This is not the first instance of charity from the Korean esports player. In recent years, he has supported victims of floods, typhoons, and wildfires, and has also allocated funds to families of those who perished in the Jeju Air crash in 2025. His total donations to Hope Bridge have reached ₩70 million (about $50,400).
I'm very fortunate to be where I am now, and there's a lot of good happening in my life, so I wanted to give back to the community.CommentedChovy
Charitable Activities Since 2020
Since the start of his career, the player has systematically contributed to social projects. According to open sources, since 2020, his donations have amounted to around $192,700. These include:
- assistance during the COVID pandemic (2020),
- projects for children, the elderly, and people with disabilities,
- scholarships for graduates of the schools he attended,
- support for low-income families affected by floods,
- donations to
Gen.G Global Academy and local social assistance centers.
Organization's Reaction
Kim Hee-yoon, head of fundraising at Hope Bridge, thanked the esports player:
We are deeply grateful to
The association has already delivered emergency water supplies to Gangneung in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and Safety, including over 20,000 bottles of 0.5 liters and nearly 30,000 bottles of 2 liters. Local companies have also joined the humanitarian initiative.
