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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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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