Stray Kids has stepped up to help those affected by the devastating wildfires in Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam by making a generous donation.

On April 1, JYP Entertainment announced that Stray Kids donated a total of 800 million KRW (approximately $600,000 USD) to support emergency relief efforts in the affected regions.

The group donated 400 million KRW to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association and another 400 million KRW to World Vision, requesting that the funds be used for urgent aid.

The donation will help provide emergency relief supplies, financial assistance for affected residents, and support for firefighters battling the wildfires.

Through their agency, Stray Kids expressed their concern, saying, "We deeply empathize with the pain of those who lost their daily lives in an instant. We also want to express our gratitude to everyone working tirelessly to help."

This isn’t the first time Stray Kids has shown their generosity. The group has continuously given back to those in need, supporting children overseas since 2014, starting personal sponsorships in 2020, and providing meal support for underprivileged communities in Korea.

They have also donated to emergency relief efforts, including aid for the 2023 Syria-Türkiye earthquake and global food crisis relief projects in 2024.

Recently, Stray Kids members who celebrated their birthdays each donated 100 million KRW, proving their dedication to making a positive impact.

Meanwhile, Stray Kids is currently on their biggest world tour yet, Stray Kids World Tour , thrilling fans worldwide with their explosive performances.

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The hit drama Weak Hero 2 is taking over both streaming charts and fans’ hearts—and now it’s bringing massive attention back to the original Naver webtoon Weak Hero.

According to Netflix's Tudum Top 10 update on April 30, Weak Hero 2 pulled in a huge 6.1 million views (based on total watch time divided by full runtime) just three days after its release. It grabbed the #1 spot on the Global TOP 10 Non-English TV Series chart.

That’s not all—right after it dropped, the drama soared to the top of Korea’s TOP 10 Series and even made the TOP 10 charts in 63 countries, including Brazil, France, Mexico, Belgium, Morocco, Greece, Indonesia, and more.

This follows the success of Weak Hero 1, which previously ranked #8 and stayed on the global chart for five weeks straight.

With all eyes on the new season, fans are now rushing to read the original webtoon, leading to a massive jump in popularity.

The webtoon, which first started in May 2018 and wrapped up in November 2023, is famous for its intense storytelling and emotional depth.

It tells the story of Yeon Si Eun, a quiet and seemingly weak student who turns into a top fighter at a violent school—giving fans a unique and gripping coming-of-age story.

After Weak Hero Class 2 aired, many viewers started reading or re-reading the webtoon from beginning to end. As a result, sales of the webtoon have shot up more than 20 times compared to its average monthly sales after completion.

The series has also been turned into printed books, a mobile game, and even emojis, and has been exported to 9 countries, including North America.

When the first season of the drama premiered on Wavve in 2022, it held 45% of the platform’s total viewing share, proving its wide appeal.

Fans are now hoping for a new sequel season of the webtoon, and the franchise is being praised as a perfect example of how a strong original story can keep growing through great adaptations.

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