URACHACHA signs an exclusive Japan agency deal with ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Ji-woong and will expand his activities in Japan.
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URACHACHA Co., Ltd. has concluded an exclusive agency contract for the Japan region with artist Kim Ji-woong, who is active as a member of ZEROBASEONE. Through this contract, URACHACHA will partner with NEST MANAGEMENT, Kim Ji-woong’s agency in Korea, and promote the creation and development of opportunities for activities within Japan. While conveying Kim Ji-woong’s appeal as both an artist and an actor to Japanese fans, it aims to create new opportunities for activities in the Japanese market. It will coordinate with NEST MANAGEMENT and related parties with a view to creating diverse opportunities for activities, including the operation of an official Japanese fan club, appearances at fan meetings and various events, media exposure, and tie-ups with companies. As part of the development of activities in Japan, Kim Ji-woong’s official Japanese fan club will open from 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026. Through the fan club, it will create ongoing points of contact with Japanese fans and provide opportunities to feel his future activities in Japan more closely. Kim Ji-woong is an artist who is active as a member of ZEROBASEONE and also as an actor. In addition to the expressive ability he has cultivated through his music activities, he also demonstrates a wide range of charms as an actor. He is expanding the scope of his activities on both the artist and actor sides, drawing attention from fans in and outside Korea. • Kang Ki-young & ZB1’s Kim Ji-woong confirmed to co-star in the film “Siren”! • ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Ji-woong, official comment regarding future group activities: “There is a possibility of changes in participation status for some schedules” ■ Related link Kim Ji-woong Official Japanese Site
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