Stars who share life: Kim Na-young, Choi Kang-hee and Kim Ji-soo’s stem cell donations inspire hope

Celebrities who have donated hematopoietic stem cells are drawing praise for their life-saving contributions and inspiring positive social change. TV personality Kim Na-young recently revealed that she donated hematopoietic stem cells, sharing her three-day donation journey on her YouTube channel No Filter TV. “I wanted more people to see this and realize that there’s such a thing as sharing happiness and luck,” Kim said, explaining why she decided to go public with her story. Kim is not the only celebrity who has joined this life-saving cause. Actress Choi Kang-hee previously appeared on MBC’s “The Manager” in November 2024, where she discussed becoming the first Korean celebrity to donate hematopoietic stem cells. Choi had registered as a donor in 1999 and successfully donated stem cells in October 2007 while filming the movie “My Love.” Her donation helped one of two brothers battling leukemia receive a lifesaving transplant. Choi also donated blood 46 times as of last year, showing her continuous commitment to saving lives. Actress Kim Ji-soo also donated bone marrow iWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times