Samsung Medical Center (SMC) announced Wednesday that BoA, a Korean singer, songwriter, and an actress, has donated 100 million won (approximately $72,300) to the hospital’s Department of Orthopedics.

Singer, songwriter, and actress BoA (Courtesy of Samsung Medical Center)
Singer, songwriter, and actress BoA (Courtesy of Samsung Medical Center)

The donation will be used to support orthopedic patients facing financial hardship.

According to her agency, SM Entertainment, BoA recently underwent surgery and treatment for acute osteonecrosis. She reportedly made the donation to offer comfort and encouragement to others suffering from similar conditions.

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