K-pop girl group NewJeans members Hyein took a break from activities after suffering from microfracture in her foot.
Agency ADOR, which is now in a legal battle with its parent company, HYBE, issued a statement on May 8 about Hyein’s condition.
NewJeans' Hyein (X)
NewJeans (X)
“Last month, Hyein felt pain in the top of her foot during practice. She visited the hospital, where she underwent a thorough examination and discovered a microfracture in her foot,” the agency said.
It added, “She has since been focusing on treatment and recovery. However, the medical professionals have advised her to minimize any movement that may put unnecessary strain on the affected area.”
According to the Feet People website, “Stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bone (microfractures) that develop gradually overtime. Usually due to overuse or repetitive activity that restricts the bone from healing. They are most common in athletes or people who engage in activities or sports that heavily involve running or jumping e.g. soccer, basketball and track and field.”
As a result, ADOR said, “HYEIN will not take part in the official promotional activities for the double single ‘How Sweet,’ including music shows and performances, to focus on her recovery. For other scheduled appearances beyond music shows and performances, her participation will be adjusted in a flexible manner based on her health and medical advice.”