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Is FreeZia coming back? Netflix 'Single's Inferno' star donates $16K to forest fire victims

Amid a hiatus for reflection over her counterfeit luxury products scandal, YouTuber and reality start Song Jia aka FreeZia has donated SKW 20 million to charity

The influencer and YouTuber, who instantly shot to fame after her first appearance in the Netflix dating reality show ‘Single’s Inferno’, has finally resurfaced from her hiatus and has brought good news to fans who had been expectantly waiting for her. Earlier this year, FreeZia aka Song Jia’s popularity became the reason for her downfall as she was attacked and witch-hunted for using fake copies of luxury products.

Song Jia was called out so much so that she deleted all her posts on Instagram and all older videos from her YouTube channel after posting an apology video asking for forgiveness from the fans that she ended up hurting. Now, almost two months after the incident, there is finally some good news about Jia that fans of the influencer are loving to hear more of. Song Jia reportedly donated around SKW 20 million ($16,000) to the Korean Red Cross, according to its Chairman Shin Hee-young.

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FreeZia donates to victims of wildfire

On March 7, it was announced that FreeZia had donated a huge sum of money to the Red Cross charity and asked for it to be emergency relief in areas affected by wildfires in the districts of Gangwon and Gyeongbuk. While many celebrities are donating to the recent forest fires, Jia has become one of the first influencers to contribute so generously to the cause and rushed in support of the affected communities. The charity also released Song Jia’s statement about the donation where she said, “I feel sorry for the news of the victims of the wildfire and I decided to donate a small amount to help those that have suffered.”

In their response to her heartfelt support, Korean Red Cross said, “Thanks to Song Jia for her warm contribution. We look forward to spreading a good influence to our society through various activities in the future.” All the amount donated by FreeZia will be used for emergency relief activities for victims through local Red Cross branches in the districts of Gangwon and Gyeongbuk where the wildfire has caused immense damage.

‘She is a real queen’

With her generous support to the cause, fans are wondering whether the YouTuber will start releasing new videos with her reality show castmates who are currently enjoying each other’s company and their newfound fame, all thanks to the Netflix show. Haters also claim that FreeZia is doing this to clear the luxury products controversy. However, fans rose in support of the YouTuber saying, “Nope. There are some kids who say they really want to restore their image... Anyway, it's Quinzia that actually helps the planet, society, and the real victims of wildfires.”

One fan said, “Whether it's image restoration or not, donating is great.” Another defended the star, “This is something to be commended for now. How far are you trying to get a real person down?”

One fan said, “She's a real queen,” While one attacked Song Jia’s haters, “If you're going to swear, donate 20 million won every time you swear. You're swearing at someone who donates 20 million won to a good cause. It's not enough just to say nice things.” Another fan said, “The queen does not turn her back on the world. just quietly observing.”