BTS star Suga’s gift transforms autism therapy with music

A new therapy center for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) funded by BTS member Suga opened Tuesday at Severance Hospital in Seoul, marking a milestone in combining music and behavioral therapy in clinical care. The Min Yoon-gi Treatment Center, which references Suga's legal name, was established with 5 billion won ($3.6 million) donated by the star to Severance Children’s Hospital in June. The facility includes therapy rooms for language and behavioral support, as well as a specialized group space equipped with acoustic and soundproofing systems for music-based social therapy. The center also features a cozy waiting area for parents with works by autistic artist Lee Gyu-jae on display. Suga’s volunteer work inspires innovative ‘MIND’ program Suga’s involvement goes beyond financial support. From late last year to early this year, he volunteered alongside child psychiatrist Cheon Keun-ah, playing guitar and interacting with children with autism. This experience led them to codevelop MIND, a pioneering music-based social therapy program and the world’s first art-inWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times