Park Ji-sung in the center (OSEN)

Korean football player Park Ji-sung is to join forces with Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan to provide aid to children with disabilities by inaugurating a football club “FC Smile,” on Aug. 10.

Popular singer Kim Jun-su and actor Song Joong-ki will also be part of the charitable club.

“FC Smile,” in collaboration with NGO Operation Smile, will host a charity football tournament “Asian Smile Cup” to help children with congenital physical disabilities.

The tournament will take place next year in China and Korea in January and June, respectively.

By Lim Jeong-yeo (kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)