Stray Kids member Lee Know has stepped in to support families affected by the devastating floods in Nepal, donating 100 million won, roughly US $72,600, towards relief and recovery efforts.

The K-pop star made the donation through World Vision on August 28. He has asked that the contribution support immediate emergency needs as well as help families rebuild their livelihoods after losing homes and sources of income in the floods.

Lee Know shared a message through his agency, JYP Entertainment, expressing his hope that the donation would bring some comfort to those dealing with the disaster.

“I hope my support can offer a little strength to those going through this difficult time. I sincerely hope that those affected by the floods and everyone working on relief efforts in the field can return to peaceful daily life as soon as possible,” he said, according to a translation by The Chosun Daily.

World Vision plans to direct the money towards families who have been displaced. The aid will include food, temporary shelter, clean drinking water and basic sanitation, while part of the support will go towards helping affected households restore their livelihoods.

The latest contribution is not Lee Know’s first involvement with World Vision. The singer has sponsored children through the organisation since 2014 and has continued to support different causes over the years.

In 2024, he donated another 100 million won through World Vision to support efforts addressing the global food crisis.

He also marked his birthday last year with two separate donations of 100 million won each. One was given to Samsung Medical Center in Seoul to support patients with serious illnesses. The other went to Nabiya Saranghae, an organisation that helps abandoned cats, to fund their treatment and care.

Stray Kids continue their busy year

Lee Know’s donation comes while Stray Kids are in the middle of a packed year. Stray Kids released their EP THIS & THAT on August 7, and it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking the group’s ninth consecutive chart-topper.

The members are also touring as part of their dominATE world tour, which began with shows at Seoul’s KSPO Dome on July 25.

Nepal floods leave thousands in need

Lee Know’s contribution comes as Nepal continues to deal with the aftermath of severe flooding and flash floods. Thousands of families have been affected, with many urgently needing food, shelter and other basic supplies.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has estimated that around 10,000 households require immediate assistance. 

The reported death toll has climbed to at least 900, while more than 4700 people remain missing. Nepal’s foreign ministry has said that 886 people have been rescued so far, as search and rescue teams continue operations in affected areas. Around 400 foreign nationals are among those reported missing.

The situation remains uncertain in several parts of the country, with residents receiving new flood warnings on their mobile phones.

The latest alerts followed a rise in water levels in the Bhotekoshi River. Chinese authorities reportedly alerted Nepal about increased water flow upstream, according to the Associated Press.

Officials have also warned of a high risk of flash floods in the Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts as rescue and relief efforts continue.

With agency inputs