BTS Suga Opens Treatment Center for Children with Autism at Severance Hospital

By Jieun, Baek

Sep 30, 2025

BTS Suga Opens Treatment Center for Children with Autism at Severance Hospital



The Min Yunki Treatment Center of the group BTS Suga has opened.

Severance Hospital held the opening ceremony of the Min Yoongi Treatment Center on the first floor of the Jejunggwan on the 30th. The opening ceremony was attended by Yonsei University President Yoon Dong-seop, Yonsei Medical Center Director Ki-chang, Severance Hospital Director Lee Kang-young, Severance Children's Hospital Director Kang Hoon-chul, and Ahn Seok-kyun, director of the Department of Mental Health Medicine at Severance Hospital, as well as Professor Cheon Geun-ah of Pediatric Psychiatry, who is the director of the Min Yoon-gi Treatment Center, and Kim Yong-jik, chairman of the Korea Autistic People's Love Association, as well as outsiders.

The Min Yoon-ki Treatment Center, created by Suga's donation, is equipped with safety devices, a treatment room for speech and behavior therapy, and a music and social group treatment room complete with sound and soundproofing. In addition, integrated treatment will be provided by a specialized team consisting of pediatric psychiatrists, music therapists, speech therapists, behavioral therapists, and clinical psychologists. Based on this, at the end of the year, events are also held for children and families who participated in the MIND program, providing a cornerstone for children's independence and social growth. Severance Hospital plans to expand and relocate its facilities in line with the specialization of center operation programs, sustainable long-term development, and increased demand in the future.




BTS Suga Opens Treatment Center for Children with Autism at Severance Hospital
Professor Chun Keun-ah said, `The Min Yun-gi Treatment Center teaches music to children not only to increase the effectiveness of treatment, but also to educate them on social skills.' `We expect the public to see children with autism spectrum disorder trying to become self-reliant in society and to greatly improve their awareness of disability.'

Suga visited Professor Chun in November last year, saying, `I want to donate music talents', and participated directly in the development of 'MIND', a program to restore children's emotions and improve their social skills. At the time, Suga was alternatively serving as a social service worker, but he used the weekend to meet with his children for music classes, and did not reveal that he was a member of the BTS. Since then, Suga has donated 5 billion won to Severance Hospital to build a treatment center for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. This is the maximum amount for a single celebrity donation.

BTS, where Suga belongs, is preparing for a full comeback next year.








silk781220@sportschosun.com