Sixteen-Year-Old Youth Writer Becomes Youngest Honor Society Member with 100 Million Won Donation

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Sixteen-year-old youth writer Eunbeol Baek has delivered a message of warmth to society by donating 100 million won.

Artist Eunbeol Baek, who joined the high-value donor group 'Honor Society'. Eunbeol Baek Instagram

On July 18, the Community Chest of Korea (Love Fruit) announced that youth writer Eunbeol Baek (16) pledged a donation of 100 million won and joined the high-value donor group 'Honor Society.' With this, Baek became the youngest Honor Society member of Love Fruit in Seoul.

The induction ceremony was held on July 17 at the 'Hall of Fame' inside the Love Fruit headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. Baek, her family, and representatives from Love Fruit attended the event to share this meaningful moment. Baek's donation will be used in the future to support vulnerable groups and marginalized neighbors in society.

Baek began her writing career in January last year with the novel "Sihanbu." The work delicately portrayed the depression and struggles of adolescents and achieved the distinction of remaining number one on the youth bestseller list for 20 consecutive weeks immediately after publication. Since then, she has solidified her position as a youth writer by publishing several works, including "Growing Pains," "As Long As I Remember," and "Yunseul's Sea."

Regarding her decision to donate, Baek said, "I thought about how I could give back the love I received from so many readers, and that led me to decide to donate. I hope to inspire peers to dream of becoming writers, and I will continue to write stories that can offer comfort and empathy to those who are struggling."

The Love Fruit 'Honor Society' is a high-value donor group for individuals who have donated at least 100 million won or pledged to donate that amount within five years. Since its establishment in 2007, the group has grown to approximately 3,700 active members.