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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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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