Several K-pop idols are going out of business, fans are worried

A few weeks ago, various K-pop idols announced a temporary suspension of their activities due to health reasons, which caused concern among fans.

Beginning with Starship on April 11, IVE member Rei announced that she will be temporarily absent from the group’s promotion for their first full album due to symptoms including a rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath.

Later, in mid-April, NCT’s DOJAEJUNG unexpectedly announced the cancellation of events for their mini-album “Perfume” due to Jaehyun’s health condition.

Then SEVENTEEN lead singer Seungkwan couldn’t participate in the recording of the group’s stage in the music show “M! Countdown” due to ill health following the loss of his best friend Moonbin, he has since canceled his participation in FML’s promotional activities.

Subsequently, Jun Han of Xdinary Heroes announced his hiatus from the group’s activities after experiencing health issues while preparing for the group’s comeback. According to the hospital’s diagnosis, the male entertainer likely has appendicitis and needs to rest.

Then, on April 26, SM Entertainment announced that Red Velvet’s Joy would not be able to appear in multiple schedules like the idol needs “Treatment and rest after examination and consultation in the hospital” in accordance with the doctor’s advice.

As several idols have announced since their hiatus and had to cancel their participation due to health conditions, kpop fans have repeatedly admonished and criticized management agencies for taking their artists’ health seriously and giving them priority.

Whenever idols show signs of fatigue or overwork, posts and hashtags urging companies to pay more attention and treat artists better are trending on social media.

Although many companies have made more efforts to ensure the health of their artists, such as B. adjusting promotional schedules, conducting regular health checks and helping to take care of their mental health, news of temporary suspensions due to ongoing health issues has led fans to wonder if their idols are truly protected or not.

On May 5th, however, Junghoon, who had just started in the Xikers group, was to be operated on after a cruciate ligament tear in his knee.