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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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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