NCT's Doyoung to Host Heartfelt Gatherings on 'Thanks Buddy Club' Before Military Enlistment

NCT's Doyoung is set to host a special gathering with cherished friends on the new variety show 'Thanks Buddy Club.'

Premiering on October 10 at 6 PM, TEO's new show 'Thanks Buddy Club' is a heartfelt project where Doyoung, who is about to enlist in the military, expresses gratitude through a warm meal shared with important people in his life. The show captures episodes of Doyoung reminiscing about friendships and spending meaningful time with them.

The 'Thanks Buddy Club' will feature a diverse lineup of guests, including BLACKPINK's Jisoo, GOT7's Jinyoung (Park Jinyoung), TVXQ's Changmin, Red Velvet's Seulgi, Jonathan, musical actor Park Eun-tae, NCT members Johnny and Jungwoo, and star baby Taeha. These stars, who share a special bond with Doyoung, will share candid stories and warm laughter.

A teaser video revealing Doyoung's thoughts ahead of his enlistment has heightened anticipation. Doyoung shared, "Since starting my career, I've always envisioned the future, but now I find myself in a moment where I don't need to plan ahead. I often wonder, 'What should I do?'" He continued, "Many people reached out to have a meal before I enlist, and I thought it would be nice to cook for them," explaining the inception of the 'Thanks Buddy Club' project.

When asked about who he wanted to invite, Doyoung mentioned, "The first people that come to mind are the NCT members," and also named Red Velvet's Seulgi, Taeha, Jonathan, SHINee's Minho, and Park Eun-tae. He added, "It's been a while since the three of us met," referring to the 'Jinjido' members, BLACKPINK's Jisoo and GOT7's Jinyoung, who are also featured in the teaser, sparking curiosity about the stories to unfold.

Doyoung expressed his heartfelt intentions for the project, saying, "I've thought about this for a long time, and I'm grateful for the wonderful people around me. It might be a bit cheesy, but I want to express my gratitude directly and invite them for a meal."

The released poster shows Doyoung creating invitations for 'Thanks Buddy Club,' with the message 'To my dear friends' written on them, conveying his gratitude like a letter. The background, filled with a Christmas atmosphere, adds to the anticipation of the reunions with cherished friends.

'Thanks Buddy Club' will be available on TEO's YouTube channel in two episodes on October 10 and 17 at 6 PM. Doyoung is set to enlist in the army on October 8.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr