Stray Kids member Rino has donated 100 million Korean won to the international relief and development NGO World Vision to support recovery efforts following severe floods in Nepal, according to reports by Sports Chosun and MK Sports on August 30, 2026. The funds are designated to provide life-saving aid, including food, nutrition, temporary housing, and clean water and sanitation support for children and families affected by the disaster.
Nepal Flood Relief and Aid Allocation
The donation arrives in the wake of massive floods and landslides that struck the Himalayan mountains along the China-Nepal border on August 26, 2026, according to MK Sports. The disaster resulted in a death toll reaching 682, with nearly 3,000 people reported missing. Among those affected are nine Korean employees of Korea Southeast Power Co., Ltd. and Doosan Efficiency who were building hydroelectric power plants in the region and lost contact, as reported by MK Sports.
World Vision will direct Rino’s contribution toward immediate survival needs and daily life recovery for displaced families. Through his agency JYP Entertainment, Rino stated, “I hope my small gesture of support brings some comfort to those enduring difficult times. I sincerely hope the flood victims and all those working tirelessly at the scene can soon restore their peaceful daily lives,” as quoted by Sports Chosun.
Lee Know’s Philanthropic History with World Vision
This contribution builds on a track record of charitable giving by the Stray Kids member, who maintains a long-standing relationship with World Vision. According to Sports Chosun and MK Sports, Rino began sponsoring an overseas child through the organization in 2014. In 2024, he donated 100 million Korean won to World Vision’s global food crisis response project to aid children facing food shortages in impoverished nations. That contribution made him the youngest member of World Vision’s ‘Bob Pierce Honor Club,’ as noted by Sports Chosun.
Did you know? Rino became the youngest member of World Vision’s ‘Bob Pierce Honor Club’ following his 2024 donation to the organization’s global food crisis response project.
His philanthropic work extended across multiple sectors in 2025. Records show he donated a total of 200 million Korean won that year, split evenly between Samsung Medical Center for adult severe disease and pediatric patient care, and the cat protection group Nabiya Saranghae for stray cat rescue and shelter operations. Additionally, alongside his fellow Stray Kids members, Rino contributed to Hope Bridge and World Vision to support wildfire recovery in the Gyeongnam and Gyeongbuk regions of South Korea, as well as to World Vision Hong Kong for local fire damage recovery.
Stray Kids Chart Success and Touring
The donation coincides with ongoing milestones for Stray Kids in the music industry. The group secured the number-one spot on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart with their mini-album ‘THIS & THAT (Dis and That),’ which was released on August 7, 2026, marking their ninth consecutive week at the top, according to Sports Chosun. Concurrently, the group is executing their ‘RUN IT’ world tour, which included a performance on August 29 and 30, 2026, at Tokyo’s National Stadium—marking the first solo concert by a foreign male artist at the venue, as reported by Sports Chosun.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Rino donate for the Nepal floods?
Rino donated 100 million Korean won to World Vision on August 28, 2026, according to Sports Chosun and MK Sports.
What will the donation funds be used for?
The funds are designated for life-saving aid and livelihood support, including food, nutrition, temporary housing, and clean water and sanitation for flood victims in Nepal.
What is the Bob Pierce Honor Club?
The Bob Pierce Honor Club is a donor group associated with World Vision. Rino became its youngest member following his 2024 contribution to the organization’s global food crisis response project.
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