Actor Yim Siwan has joined in making a donation for the establishment of South Korea's first Lou Gehrig's disease care hospital. He donated 10 million won, which he earned by completing a marathon.

Yim Siwan participated in the "Chuncheon Marathon" on October 29th, completing the 10km course in 45 minutes and 21 seconds. He pledged to donate 1,000 won per meter of the marathon he completed, totaling 10 million won.

The funds from this donation will be used for the construction of South Korea's first Lou Gehrig's disease care hospital, which is scheduled to begin construction this month. Yim Siwan has shown his warmth and generosity by supporting those affected by Lou Gehrig's disease and their families.

Yim Siwan has been pursuing marathon running as a hobby since the movie "1947 Boston." His commitment to charitable activities has influenced his fans as well. He continues to make a positive impact through consistent donations and other charitable efforts.

Yim Siwan is known as one of the leading celebrity philanthropists. He has made continuous contributions to various causes, including supporting victims of natural disasters in South Korea, such as floods and wildfires, as well as assisting refugees affected by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

He is also set to appear in the upcoming drama "Boyhood," where he plays the role of "Jang Byeong-tae," a transfer student who is misunderstood as a troublemaker due to his time at a different school. 

The series is set in 1989 and follows the story of a young boy who becomes a gang leader despite his initial goal of avoiding conflict. "Boyhood" will air every Friday at 8 PM starting on the 24th.

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<Translated by=Gawon Park(Dispatch)>