Kakao Entertainment’s Eco-Friendly Project: ‘Forest; Trimming’

Kakao Entertainment’s music platform, Melon, has launched an innovative eco-friendly project called ‘Forest; Trimming.’ This initiative promotes environmental sustainability by creating green spaces across Seoul. The project has gained strong support from dedicated fan communities of popular K-pop groups, including Tomorrow X Together (TXT) and NCT. Recently, it reached a milestone by creating the ‘Tomorrow X Together 2nd Forest’ and ‘NCT 2nd Forest’ in Nanji Hangang Park, Seoul.

Since its inception in June 2022, the ‘Forest; Trimming’ project has allowed Melon’s paid members to contribute to the creation of forests in honor of their favorite artists. A unique funding mechanism collects up to 2% of members’ monthly subscription fees. When the total reaches 20 million KRW, the funds are donated to the Seoul Environmental Federation to establish artist-named forests. This year, fan communities, known as MoA for TXT and NCTzen for NCT, helped raise over 40 million KRW in accumulated funds.

The newly inaugurated forests include a diverse selection of trees:

• 3 cherry trees
• 250 dogwood trees
• 150 flowering dogwood trees
  This totals 403 trees planted, following the successful creation of the first forests established last year. This effort marks a significant step toward enhancing urban green spaces in the city.

TXT continues to impress with their musical achievements, as their recent mini-albums have garnered remarkable streaming numbers on Melon. NCT is also thriving, with NCT 127 setting a record by holding their 100th solo concert, and NCT DREAM’s albums achieving ‘Million Albums’ status.

These newly established forests are not just tributes to the artists. They serve as public spaces where fans and citizens can connect with nature and appreciate contributions from various artists, including BTS, Lim Young Woong, Seventeen, and EXO.

Fans eager to support their favorite artists can participate in the ‘Forest; Trimming’ project through the Melon app. This allows them to contribute to creating green spaces across various music genres, including ballad, hip-hop, trot, and indie. This initiative fosters a sense of community among fans and plays a crucial role in promoting eco-friendly practices in Seoul’s urban landscape.

Looking ahead, Kakao Entertainment plans to expand this initiative to other cities, further enhancing green spaces nationwide. Fans can share their experiences and testimonials about how this project has positively impacted their lives and communities. The ‘Forest; Trimming’ project not only enhances urban areas but also encourages community involvement in eco-friendly practices, making a lasting impact on the environment.

This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.