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BTS’s Suga Donates 5 Billion Won to Establish Autism Treatment Center as Public Support Surges

Under construction for a September opening, the Min Yoon-gi Treatment Center will integrate the MIND music program co-developed by Suga to provide therapy for children with autism.

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Suga, who joined the social service in December 2023, officially completed his service last week.

Overview

  • Suga donated 5 billion won to Severance Hospital in June to establish the Min Yoon-gi Treatment Center for children with autism spectrum disorder.
  • The facility will offer language, psychological and behavioral therapies and run research-backed clinical programs for youth on the autism spectrum.
  • Suga collaborated with child psychiatrist Professor Cheon Keun-ah to create the MIND (Music, Interaction, Network, Diversity) music therapy program and volunteered on weekends to pilot sessions.
  • Public donations surpassed 200 million won within 24 hours of Suga’s announcement, prompting Severance Hospital to enable a dedicated giving portal for the center.
  • Construction is underway with a scheduled opening in September 2025, aiming to integrate treatment and long-term research in autism care.