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| Bangtan Boys Philippines is one of the local groups proving it. And get this: They’ve adopted whales. (Photo from Preen PH) |
[Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] Fanbase projects have evolved over the years. What used to be focused on collecting funds for group album purchases and gifts for artists is now seen as a formidable avenue for philanthropy. Bangtan Boys Philippines is one of the local groups proving it. And get this: They’ve adopted whales.
8ternallyWithBTS is a joint project spearheaded by Bangtan Boys Philippines, TaehgersPH, and ARMY Cavite Fanbase for BTS’s 8th anniversary as a group.
It came from their song “Whalien 52” on their album “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 2”. The song is based on the 52-hertz whale, dubbed as “the world’s loneliest whale,” which calls at a higher frequency than other whale species. It holds a meaning relatable to anyone who has felt loneliness in their life. It’s touching for us as well because it feels like we’re not alone anymore since we have BTS as friends through their songs. We didn’t get to choose the whales directly. Balyena org provided a list of specific whales with sample photos that it has collected. Our project representative then chose each whale.
Under Balyena org’s whale adoption program, a whale can be adopted and named for a year for P2,500. Those adopting whales also receive a kit that includes a certificate, a photo of the adopted animal’s tail, and a plushie.
