ILLIT member Wonhee has sustained an ankle injury.
On June 14, ILLIT’s agency Belift Lab announced on the global fan community Weverse that Wonhee injured her ankle during a shoot this week and is currently receiving medical treatment. They informed fans that the medical team advised her to wear a brace and minimize strenuous movements for the time being. Hence, she’ll participate in the Weverse Festival sitting.
Belift Lab added, “Although the artist is determined to participate in all scheduled activities, we prioritize her recovery and will manage future activities flexibly based on the medical team’s advice.”
According to the agency, Wonhee will participate in the ‘AliExpress 2024 Weverse Con Festival’ on the 15th at Incheon Inspire Resort, but she will perform sitting and without choreography.
Here is the full statement from Belift Lab:
Hello,This is Belift Lab.
We want to inform you about the schedule of ILLIT member Wonhee.
Wonhee injured her ankle during a shoot this week and received medical treatment. The medical team advised her to wear a brace and minimize strenuous movements for the time being.
Therefore, she will participate in the AliExpress 2024 Weverse Con Festival on June 15 but perform sitting and without choreography. We ask for your understanding.
Although the artist is determined to participate in all scheduled activities, we prioritize her recovery and will manage future activities flexibly based on the medical team’s advice.
We will do our best to ensure Wonhee recovers quickly and can meet fans in good health.”
Belift Lab
ILLIT, comprising Wonhee, Minju, Yunah, and Moka, debuted on March 25, 2024. Their song ‘Magnetic’ entered the Billboard Hot 100 at 91st place on April 20, marking the first time a K-pop debut song achieved this feat. ILLIT also set the record for being the fastest K-pop artist to enter this chart.
Source: Sports Seoul
