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DRIPPIN's Joo Changuk Announces Military Enlistment Date
DRIPPIN’s Joo Changuk will be enlisting in the military. On February 9, DRIPPIN’s agency Woollim Entertainment announced that Joo Changuk will enlist as a public service worker on February 19. The agency shared the following official statement via Weverse: Hello, This is Woollim Entertainment. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all fans who continuously show their love and support for DRIPPIN.We would like to inform you that our artist, Joo Changuk of DRIPPIN, will begin fulfilling his mandatory military service as a public service worker starting on February 19.Please note that there will be no official events on the day of his enlistment, and we kindly ask fans to refrain from visiting his alternative service workplace. We kindly ask for your continued love and warm support so that Joo Changuk may diligently fulfill his military duties and return in good health. Thank you. Wishing Joo Changuk a safe and healthy service!
Stray Kids' I.N Donates To Meaningful Cause For His Birthday
Stray Kids’ I.N celebrated his birthday in a meaningful way! On February 8, I.N donated 100 million won (approximately $68,300) to the National Cancer Center as a way of giving back for the love he received from fans. The donation will be used to cover medical expenses for underprivileged cancer patients receiving treatment at the National Cancer Center as well as to support psychological therapy for pediatric and adolescent cancer patients. I.N shared, “I wanted to pass on the love I’ve received from fans, and I hope it can make even one day a little warmer for those enduring long periods of treatment,” adding, “It may be a small contribution, but I hope it reaches them as hope and courage, and I sincerely wish them a full recovery.” I.N has been consistently putting the value of giving into practice through ongoing donations. In 2024, he was appointed as the youngest-ever member (age 23) of the Green Noble Club, an association for major donors of ChildFund Korea who have contributed at least 100 million won. Last year, to mark his birthday, he also donated treatment costs for pediatric cancer patients at Samsung Medical Center. Happy birthday, I.N!
ZEROBASEONE's Seok Matthew And Park Gun Wook Sign With WAKEONE
ZEROBASEONE’s Seok Matthew and Park Gun Wook will be continuing their journey with WAKEONE! On February 9, WAKEONE announced through an official statement that ZEROBASEONE members Seok Matthew and Park Gun Wook signed exclusive contracts with WAKEONE. Previously, Seok Matthew was under MNH Entertainment, while Park Gun Wook was under Jellyfish Entertainment. The two debuted as members of ZEROBASEONE in 2023 after starring on “Boys Planet.”
Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR Named Global Ambassadors For Buldak Ramen
BOYNEXTDOOR is officially the new face of the Buldak ramen brand! On February 9, Samyang Foods officially announced that BOYNEXTDOOR had been chosen as the models for Buldak’s new global campaign “Hotter Than My EX.” Samyang Foods remarked, “BOYNEXTDOOR is currently receiving lots of love for the way they express honest, unfiltered emotions and everyday feelings in their own unique style. Their friendly yet stimulating charm made them the perfect fit for the distinctive message of this campaign.” The new “Hotter Than My EX” slogan uses Buldak’s unique spiciness to represent unwavering self-esteem and self-control after a breakup. Starting from the idea that Buldak is hotter and more intense than a past lover, the campaign transforms Buldak’s signature spicy taste into a cultural code symbolizing a confident and self-assured attitude. To kick off this new campaign, BOYNEXTDOOR released a new version of their 2024 hit “Earth, Wind & Fire” entitled “Earth, Wind & Fire (Buldak Hotter Than My EX Ver.)” on February 9 at midnight KST. The group will also be releasing a music video-esque video for the campaign at a later date.
BLACKPINK's Jisoo's "earthquake" MV Soars Past 100 Million Views
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has hit the 100 million mark with her “earthquake” music video! On February 7 KST at around 3:30 p.m. KST, Jisoo’s music video for “earthquake,” the title track of her solo mini album “AMORTAGE,” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. Jisoo originally released the music video for “earthquake” on February 14, 2025 at 2 p.m. KST, meaning that it took the song just over 11 months and 24 days to reach the milestone. Congratulations to Jisoo!
Ong Seong Wu Renews Contract With Fantagio
Ong Seong Wu has chosen to remain with his longtime agency Fantagio. On February 9, Fantagio officially announced that MJ had renewed his exclusive contract with the company. “After in-depth discussions, we have renewed our contract with actor Ong Seong Wu based on a foundation of trust and confidence,” said Fantagio. “We will be unsparing in our full support of Ong Seong Wu, who possesses unlimited potential, so that he can continue to pursue a wide variety of activities.” Ong Seong Wu previously shared the news of his contract renewal on his fan cafe, stating, “After a long period of debate and discussion, I decided to continue with my agency and proceeded with renewing my contract.” The idol-turned-actor went on to explain, “I felt that I still had many things I wanted to achieve together with the family that has worked hard and done their utmost for me.” After debuting as a member of the “Produce 101 Season 2” project group Wanna One in 2017, Ong Seong Wu made his acting debut in the 2019 drama “Moment of Eighteen.”