Kim's standees fetched more than $12,000
POPULAR Korean singer-actor Kim Hyun Joong raised more than $12,000 at his autograph session-cum-charity auction at IMM shopping centre on Friday.
Two life-size autographed standees of him fetched more than $6,000 each. The charity auction was held in conjunction with World Aids Day and proceeds will go to World Vision's One Life Fund.
The auction for each of Kim Hyun Joong's standees started at $150 and subsequent bids were $50 per hand raised. But it soon spiralled into the thousands with the final bid for the first standee going for $6,500 and the second standee, $6,686.
The numbers for the second bid of 6686 coincides with the numbers for Kim's birthday, which is June 6, 1986.
Encouraged by the response, Kim himself matched the second bid, and pledged another $6,686, bringing the total proceeds for charity up to $19,872.
The Korean heartthrob made his first public appearance in Singapore as the new ambassador of Korean cosmetics brand The Face Shop.
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Just to add, he was really nice, midway through the bidding, he spoke up through the translator that he appreciated the support really but maybe should not push too hard. My friend who barely knew him but accompanied me there, was impressed by how ethical he was.
Here's a short video. Uploading another longer one in a bit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYGH596LNQw
2 ladies and a man with beautiful hearts...live well and dont hurt others and just watch me ...to what i remember he said when he was in trouble with the ex president issue some time ago...and you live up to that motto im so proud of you..Kim hyun joong jjang!!!
Wow, he matched the 2nd bid...that is so cool and just classic of him. Leader is really beautiful inside and out. I'm speechless as usual. And I'm also impressed with how ethical he is too.
What goes around, comes around...He'll receive much more blessings in return for his generosity.
I feel blessed of knowing and being a fan of this awesome boy, kim hyun joong. He's one and only and one of a kind!!!
I could see he's getting uncomfortable and worried about fans when the auction price got higher and higher and talked to the translator that it shouldn't go that high and stop there. And he himself also donated the same amount.
You're the real model of life to many people in everything you do. I respect you though you are much younger than me. Love you forever!
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