'ATEEZ' Hongjoong has spread a positive influence by promoting a donation marathon.

On the 17th and 19th, the international relief and development NGO World Vision posted videos related to the '2025 Global 6K Marathon' on its official YouTube channel, featuring Hongjoong.

In the first video, Hongjoong urged viewers to take an interest in the donation marathon, stating, "By walking or running 6 kilometers, we can gift clean water."

Another video contained an interview with Hongjoong, where he shared updates after completing the ATEEZ tour and his honest thoughts about exercise and running. He explained, "When I run, my thoughts become clearer. It helps me come up with new ideas or gain energy for my activities."

He once again promoted the campaign, emphasizing, "'Global 6K' is not just about walking and running. It is a campaign to save someone's life."

Hongjoong began his relationship with World Vision through their Dream Support Project in 2022. Last March, he donated to the Zambia Water Project and contributed to support youth care in South Korea in May.

He has continuously extended his helping hand, surpassing 100 million KRW in cumulative donations by May last year. He was appointed to World Vision’s high donor group, the Bob Pierce Honor Club.

The 'Global 6K Marathon' is a donation run event organized by World Vision. It was first held in 2018 and is inspired by the 6 kilometers that children in Africa walk to retrieve water.

This event raises awareness about the seriousness of water sanitation issues. Participants walk or run 6 kilometers, empathizing with the situations faced by children during the process.

This year's event will start on June 21 at World Cup Park in Sangam, Seoul, and will continue in Changwon, Jeonju, Daegu, Daejeon, and Ilsan from September to November.

Meanwhile, Hongjoong's group ATEEZ is gearing up for a new world tour, beginning on July 5-6 at Incheon Inspire Arena.

<Photo Credit: World Vision, KQ Entertainment>