New Jeans' Hyein takes break due to foot injury

Hyein of New Jeans suffers a foot injury and pauses activities temporarily. Newsis

K-pop star Hyein of the group New Jeans will be stepping back from her activities following a foot injury, Adore Entertainment said.

According to the agency, Hyein experienced pain in her foot while practicing and was promptly taken to the hospital for a thorough examination.

"During a practice session, Hyein injured herself, leading to a temporary suspension of her activities. She felt pain in her foot and underwent a detailed medical examination," the agency said.

Her injury comes at a critical time for New Jeans, as the group is on the cusp of releasing a double single on May 24 and June 21 in Korea and Japan, respectively.

Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the upcoming double single, which includes the tracks "How Sweet" and "Bubble Gum," along with their instrumental counterparts. The release is part of a larger plan that includes an exclusive concert in Japan, where New Jeans is expected to set a record for the fastest entry into Tokyo Dome by an overseas artist after debut, achieving this milestone in just 1 year and 11 months.

"Hyein plans to devote herself to her treatment and recovery, and we will do our utmost to ensure she can resume her activities in good health," the agency said.

New Jeans will continue to prepare for their upcoming releases and performances, albeit without one of their key members, it said.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, was translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.