Chovy Jeong Jihoon and Panata Kim Eojin Appointed as Members of the 'Hope Bridge Honor's Club'

Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association (Chairman Lim Chaecheong) announced on December 19 that it has appointed professional gamer Jeong Jihoon, the mid-laner for the Gen.G League of Legends (LoL) esports team known as "Chovy," and Kim Eojin, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Italian fitness equipment brand Panata, as members of the "Hope Bridge Honor's Club," a high-donor group.

At "Impact Night 2025," professional gamer Jeong Jihoon, known as "Chovy," and Panata COO Kim Eojin participated in the Honor's Club inauguration ceremony, a high-donor group of Hope Bridge (from left) Jeong Jihoon's parents, Hope Bridge Chairman Lim Chaecheong, and Panata COO Kim Eojin. Hope Bridge

The "Hope Bridge Honor's Club" is a network of individual high-value donors who have contributed over 100 million won to Hope Bridge. It is a leadership club dedicated to responding to national disasters, supporting relief activities for disaster-affected neighbors, and promoting social solidarity. The latest Honor's Club appointment ceremony was held during the "Impact Night 2025" event at Dragon City Hotel in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on December 18.

Jeong Jihoon (known as "Chovy"), who was named "Best Esports Athlete" at The Game Awards (TGA), the world's largest gaming awards ceremony, on December 11, has consistently practiced sharing by donating to major disaster sites, including ▲supporting neighbors affected by floods and typhoons in 2023, ▲assisting bereaved families of the 2025 Jeju Air passenger plane accident, and ▲providing emergency relief for wildfire victims in North Gyeongsang, South Gyeongsang, and Ulsan in 2025. Currently serving in the military, his family attended the appointment ceremony on his behalf.

Through his family, Jeong Jihoon shared, "I have continued to donate to help neighbors struggling due to disasters," and added, "I hope to continue supporting those in need wherever help is required."

Chairman Lim Chaecheong of Hope Bridge is presenting a plaque of appointment to Kim Eojin, COO of the Italian fitness equipment brand Panata. Hope Bridge

COO Kim Eojin has worked as a planner and brand strategist in the wellness industry. As an "Essence Miner" who seeks the core of humanity and recovery even in complex environments, he is participating in sharing for disaster victims through the Hope Bridge Honor's Club.

Kim Eojin remarked, "I am honored to join Hope Bridge in helping disaster-affected neighbors recover," and added, "I would like to continue contributing to sharing that creates positive change in society."

Shin Hoon, Secretary General of Hope Bridge, stated, "The participation of individuals like these two, who have extended their hearts to disaster victims, is a great source of strength at disaster sites," and added, "Together with these two Honor's Club members, we will strive to deliver comfort and hope to even more people affected by disasters."