GOING BEYOND FANDOM: BTS fans join forces with Philippine Red Cross to save lives
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and Jungkookies, the devoted fan group of BTS member Jungkook, have once again demonstrated that fandom can be a powerful force for good. Hosting their third annual bloodletting activity on August 24 at the PRC Logistics and Multipurpose Center (PLMC), they showed that ARMYs are not just fans—they are heroes.
The blood donation drive, aptly named “Golden X Unity: United to Save Lives,” was more than just a gathering of BTS fans. It was a celebration of compassion and community spirit, held in honor of Jungkook’s upcoming 27th birthday on September 1, 2024. By turning their admiration for Jungkook into a life-saving initiative, Jungkookies have shown that fandom can extend far beyond admiration—it can be a platform for making a real difference in the world.
“Blood donors are heroes. I’d like to thank the organizers of this bloodletting event and all the BTS fans for joining us in saving lives,” said PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon. “This event is a proof to the power of fandom to drive positive change.”
PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of community involvement in maintaining a robust blood supply: “With PRC’s 108 blood service facilities, 32 blood centers, 76 blood collecting stations, and 15 apheresis centers across the nation, we are committed to ensuring that there is always a sufficient blood supply. The support from groups like Jungkookies is invaluable in helping us achieve this mission.”
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the bloodletting activity brought together ARMYs and walk-in donors, resulting in 143 blood units collected on the day. Since its inception in 2022, this joint initiative has gathered a total of 401 blood units, demonstrating the significant impact that fandoms can have as they come together for a good cause.
Thank you, ARMYs, saving lives is indeed in your DNA!
Kamsahamnida, and happy early birthday, Jungkook!
#PRCCares
#AlwaysFirstAlwaysReadyAlwaysThere
#GoldenxUnity
#KookieSeason2024
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"Haegeum" by #AgustD gained over 1.3 Million streams on Spotify counter yesterday. 🥹🔥🎉
08/22 — 836,060
08/23 — 1,342,042 (+505,982)🚀🚀
Haegeum has now surpassed 343M streams on Spotify. 💪
WE LOVE YOU YOONGI
#YoongiNeverWalksAlone#SUGA#AgustD
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#AgustD's entire discography is currently charting in the Top 4 of Worldwide iTunes Album Charts! 🤯🔥🎉
#2 D-DAY (+1) 🔺️
#3 D-2 (+29) 🚀🚀
#4 AGUST D (+38) 🚀🚀
CONGRATULATIONS AGUST D
CONGRATULATIONS SUGA
WE LOVE YOU YOONGI
#YoongiNeverWalksAlone#WhatAReliefWeAreTogether
#BesideSUGA #BTSisSeven
#ItsGonnaBeAlright
#SUGA #AgustD #슈가
"POLAR NIGHT" by #AgustD remains at #1 on both Worldwide iTunes Song Chart and European iTunes Song Chart for 2nd consecutive day! 🥳🎉🔥
"THE LAST" rises to its HIGHEST PEAK of #2 on both charts for the first time since its release! 🥹❤️🔥
WE LOVE YOU YOONGI
CONGRATULATIONS SUGA
CONGRATULATIONS AGUST D
#YoongiNeverWalksAlone
#BesideSUGA
#SUGA #AgustD #슈가
May your morning is peaceful and full of hope. May you're surrounded by the affection of your loved ones. May you see that millions can achieve miracles just for you. We love you Min Yoongi ❤️
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The last 48 hours will go down in history as the day a fandom, #BTSARMY, disempowered traditional media and controlled two of the biggest platforms in the world, Naver and X on an issue. Time will come, experts will study how the power completely shifted. And they will try to copy it for their own benefit.
The media did their worst, what they got in return was ARMY's best. ARMY disempowered Korean media, controlled the algorithm of two giant global platforms and took down social media accounts. Korean media (not all, just the ones that are spreading lies) are worthless, powerless. They are NOTHING.
They have no influence over #BTS and they have nothing against ARMY. That is the only thing they proved today. Proud of you, ARMY. You rock!
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@TrafalgarRel 190,000 Palestinians have been slaughtered by “israel” during this 11 month long genocide.
We demand that @HYBEOFFICIALtwt cancels the screening in israel and stops art washing this genocide. No screenings in apartheid.
#HybeDivestFromZionism#NoBTSInApartheid
📢📢 OPERATION BTS IS 7
ARMYs ACROSS THE WORLD‼️
We are launching a Billboard Project on behalf of I-ARMYs to show solidarity with Yoongi and BTS during this critical time! 💜🫂
‼️ The Billboard will be stationed in Seoul! 🇰🇷
We will convey our eternal message: ARMYs stand united behind all 7 members of BTS!
#BTSisSeven
We understand the sensitivity of the subject! Hence we will stick to the method of gently but loudly let Yoongi know that we stand behind him! 💪
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ANTIS ARE NOT ARMYS
WE LOVE YOU YOONGI
#ItsGonnaBeAlright
#BTSisSeven
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