RIIZE is giving back in a big way! On January 21, the popular K-pop group donated 100 million KRW under their fan club name, BRIIZE, to help support cultural and artistic programs for children and adolescents in need.

The donation went to the Allkidstra program, a special initiative by the Walking with Us foundation that provides music education to kids and teens from disadvantaged backgrounds. This generous gift is meant to encourage and bring hope to young people, especially at the start of a new year.

This isn’t the first time RIIZE has shown their commitment to helping others. Last December, they donated the profits from their “Lime Ticon Created by BRIIZE” event, which celebrated the release of their first mini-album RIIZING. With this new 100 million KRW donation, RIIZE has now donated over 120 million KRW to support the Allkidstra program, helping to inspire hope and dreams in underprivileged youth.

The Allkidstra program focuses on the emotional and character development of children through music, offering them a chance to explore and grow through cultural and artistic activities. One standout group, the Allkidstra Wind Ensemble, has even performed in multiple concerts, showcasing the kids’ musical talents. The funds will help ensure these children can continue to access music lessons, practice space, and more.

Beyond this donation, RIIZE also showed their support for the 12th annual Allkidstra concert, What Love Tells Me, held on November 20. They sent warm messages to the talented kids in the wind ensemble. Recently, the group released a remake of “Hug” for SM Entertainment's 30th-anniversary album, which fans have praised.

Kim Hyun Joo, the director of Walking with Us, thanked RIIZE for their kindness, saying, “Thanks to RIIZE’s generous contribution, children and adolescents can learn music in a stable environment. We hope their inspiring story continues to bring hope to many.”

RIIZE continues to touch hearts and make a difference with their actions. Fans of RIIZE and BRIIZE can look forward to even more meaningful contributions in the future!

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Lee Jun Ho has officially ended his long-time journey with JYP Entertainment after 17 years.

On March 20, JYP Entertainment made an official announcement stating, "The exclusive contract between JYP Entertainment and artist Lee Jun Ho will conclude on April 15."

JYP further expressed, "Since debuting as a member of 2PM in 2008, Lee Jun Ho has shown incredible dedication to both his music and acting careers. Thanks to a strong relationship built on trust, we have renewed our contract multiple times over the years. We sincerely thank him for being a part of JYP’s growth and journey."

Lee Jun Ho also shared his thoughts through the agency, saying, "I sincerely appreciate the unwavering support I’ve received over the past 17 years. I will cherish the relationships and encouragement that have been built over this long time as I move forward."

JYP Entertainment also confirmed that while his exclusive contract is ending, they will still support his activities in Japan and assist with any future collaborations if needed.

This news has left fans wondering about Junho’s next steps. With his immense success as an actor, especially after the hit drama King the Land, many are speculating that he may join a new agency focusing on his acting career.

Meanwhile, Junho’s fans have been flooding social media with messages of support, thanking him for his time with JYP and expressing excitement for his future endeavors.

As one of the most successful idol-turned-actors, all eyes are on what Lee Jun Ho will do next!

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