On July 28, Nest Management released an official statement announcing that ZEROBASEONE member Kim Ji Woong will partially sit out upcoming group activities.
The temporary adjustments stem from scheduling conflicts with his previously confirmed acting commitments.
Official Statement and Management Coordination Efforts
Nest Management, the agency handling Kim Ji Woong’s individual acting career, outlined the circumstances leading to the scheduling conflicts in an official notice released to fans.
“Currently, the artist is balancing his acting projects with his activities as a member of ZEROBASEONE, and is doing his best to meet fans through various endeavors.
We have continuously made efforts to coordinate schedules so that the artist can fully commit to both activities.”
The agency further explained why an adjustment to his attendance became necessary despite their coordination attempts:
“However, while adjusting the group activity schedule in consideration of his previously confirmed acting schedule, a situation has arisen where he may not be able to participate in some group activities.
Accordingly, there may be changes to his participation in some ZEROBASEONE schedules for the time being.
We kindly ask for your understanding that similar situations may occur in the future due to the same reasons.”
Nest Management concluded their statement with an apology to the fandom while reiterating their long-term commitment to supporting his dual career path:
“We apologize for having to share this disappointing news with our fans.
We will continue to do our utmost to support the artist so that he can fulfill his responsibilities in both his acting projects and group activities, and show even better sides of himself in both fields. Thank you.”
Impact on Upcoming Schedules and Fan Support
Following the official announcement from Nest Management, updates regarding specific group engagements began taking shape. ZEROBASEONE announced that Kim Ji Woong will not be attending the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer event on August 9.
The event’s lineup will proceed with the remaining group members performing on stage together.
Kim Ji Woong originally made his acting debut in the 2021 web drama The Sweet Blood and has expanded his filmography across multiple drama series, including JTBC’s The Good Bad Mother and popular web series like Roommates of Poongduck 304.
After securing his place in ZEROBASEONE through Mnet’s 2023 survival audition program Boys Planet, he has steadily balanced high-profile group promotions alongside individual screen projects.
While fans expressed disappointment over missing his presence at upcoming summer events, the overall response remains highly supportive.
Viewers and listeners continue to champion his growth as both a stage performer and a screen actor, looking forward to his upcoming acting performances and his eventual return to full-group promotions.
