Stray Kids member Bang Chan celebrated his birthday in a special way by donating 100 million KRW to share the love he gets from fans with those in need.

On October 3, Bang Chan made the generous donation to the Community Chest of Korea. This act of kindness has earned him a spot in the Honor Society, which recognizes donors who give 100 million KRW or more.

The money donated by Bang Chan will support individuals with developmental disabilities. It will specifically help improve the physical abilities of athletes through training programs and create a health check-up system.

Bang Chan expressed his feelings, saying, "I am thankful to be able to share a bit of the meaningful love I received from my fans on my birthday. I hope this small contribution reaches places that need support."

Stray Kids continues to shine bright with their global activities and strong presence in music. On October 6 (local time), they will make history as the second K-pop group to perform at the American Music Awards, joining other major ceremonies like the Grammy Awards and Billboard Music Awards.

On November 13, they will release their second studio album, GIANT, which fans have been eagerly waiting for since their first full-length album, THE SOUND, released in Japan almost a year and nine months ago.

Their new world tour, Stray Kids World Tour , kicked off on August 24-25 and 31-September 1 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul. They are expanding their global presence with performances at major venues, including Singapore’s National Stadium, where they made their debut as a fourth-generation K-pop group on September 28. They will also perform in various stadiums around the world, such as Melbourne's Marvel Stadium, Sydney's Allianz Stadium, Kaohsiung's National Stadium, Bangkok's National Stadium, and Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium.

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ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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