ZEROBASEONE member Kim Ji Woong to miss group activities for acting commitments

Nest Management announced on July 28 that ZEROBASEONE member Kim Ji Woong will temporarily sit out selected group schedules due to confirmed acting projects. The agency said the dual career as an actor and idol creates scheduling conflicts, requiring adjustments that may recur in the future. As a result, Kim Ji Woong will miss events such as the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer show on August 9, with the remaining members performing without him.

Kim Ji Woong first gained fame on Mnet’s "Boys Planet" in 2023, debuting with the nine‑member group and later continuing with the five‑member lineup. He began acting in 2021, appearing in web dramas and other productions, and his growing filmography now competes with his idol duties. Nest Management asked fans for understanding and affirmed continued support for his dual career.