'Tough guy' actor has heart of gold
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Actor Kim Bo-sung / Yonhap
Actor Kim Bo-sung is known for playing “tough guy” characters, but it appears his heart is anything but tough.
Kim this week added to his reputation for being a giving person, donating 20 million won ($18,300) to help elderly people living alone, Community Chest of Korea said Tuesday.
“I wanted to be of help to the elderly who live alone,” he said.
“Celebrating the New Year, I decided to make the donation to help promote a sharing culture across the nation. I believe many people sharing can make a better tomorrow and an age of faith.”
In July 2014, Kim donated 20 million won for the visually disabled and children struggling with poverty.
Kim has been an honorary ambassador for the charity since 2005.
Last September, he became a member of the group’s “honor society,” which is limited only to those who donate more than 100 million won over five years.