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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!
Lisa Announced As New Global Ambassador For SHISEIDO
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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.
NCT WISH Is 1st K-Pop Boy Group In YouTube History To Hit 100 Million Views With A Short
NCT WISH has just made YouTube history! On February 8 KST, NCT WISH’s “Cham Cham Cham” short-form video surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, making them the first K-pop boy group ever to reach the milestone with a YouTube Short posted on their official account. The viral video, which was first posted in August of last year, features the NCT WISH members playing the “Cham Cham Cham” game at a swimming pool and trying to avoid the punishment of getting pushed in. Congratulations to NCT WISH on their impressive achievement!