EXO’s Chanyeol is joining forces with the renowned Chinese artist Ou Yang Nana for a special collaboration that’s already turning heads! The duo is set to remake EXO’s classic track Baby Don’t Cry in Chinese as part of the popular Starnation project on Douyin, which has got fans buzzing with excitement.

The Starnation project, which started in 2018, is a major platform for music collaborations, bringing together big-name artists for unique projects. Chanyeol, known as a representative K-pop star, and Ou Yang Nana, dubbed the "cello fairy," were both enthusiastically invited to participate, making this collaboration extra special.

The Chinese version of Baby Don’t Cry, which originally appeared on EXO's 2013 album, is set to drop on December 15 at 1 AM KST across various music platforms. Fans can also expect exciting short videos related to the track to be released on Chanyeol’s official Douyin account in the coming days.

This remake has been re-arranged with a deep bass and string sounds to create a rich, wintery vibe. Chanyeol’s smooth, soothing voice and Ou Yang Nana’s lively vocals blend perfectly, giving the song a fresh new energy while staying true to its emotional core.

In other news, Chanyeol is currently wrapping up his first live tour and will have shows in Hong Kong on December 21-22 and Kaohsiung on December 28. And to top it all off, he’ll be hosting his 2025 CHANYEOL LIVE TOUR: 都市風景 (City-scape) │ Epilogue in Seoul on February 15-16, 2025 at the KBS Arena.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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