A Performance Gone Wrong
During a live performance at the ‘Water Bomb 2025 Macau’ event held at the Hong Kong Macau Outdoor Performance Venue on the 9th, singer Hyun-ah experienced a sudden health crisis. While performing her hit song ‘Bubble Pop,’ she fainted during a revolving wave move, which is considered one of the most intense parts of the song. As she fell to the stage floor, the impact created a loud ‘Boom’ sound. The incident left the dancers who were performing with her in shock and embarrassment. A bodyguard quickly rushed to her side, lifted her, and carried her off the stage.
Despite the alarming situation, Hyun-ah took to social media on the 10th to express her deep regret. She said, “I’m really, really sorry. I wanted to show you a good side, but I don’t think it was professional. Actually, I couldn’t remember anything, so I kept thinking about this and that, but I really wanted to tell you. It must have been a stage where everyone paid to watch, but I’m sorry. In the future, I will build up my physical strength and continue to work hard. It would be great if everything went my way, but I’ll try.”
Health Struggles and Public Reaction
This incident has raised concerns about Hyun-ah’s health, especially given her history of fainting due to vagus nerve issues. Vagus nerve fainting is a condition that causes a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate, often triggered by stress, fatigue, extreme weight loss, or dehydration. This can lead to a decrease in blood flow to the brain, resulting in temporary loss of consciousness.
In 2020, Hyun-ah had to suspend her activities due to similar health problems. Reports suggest that she had been following an extremely strict diet to maintain her ‘bony’ physique, which led to severe health deterioration. It was even claimed that she collapsed up to 12 times a month.
After marrying Yong Jun-hyung in October last year, there were rumors of her improving health. However, her slight weight gain sparked speculation about pregnancy, leading to accusations that she lacked self-care. Eventually, she announced another diet, successfully losing 10kg within a month and sharing proof of her 49kg weight on social media. Despite these efforts, her recent collapse on stage highlighted the negative consequences of her extreme dieting.
The public reaction to the incident was mixed. While many fans expressed concern for her well-being, some netizens made malicious comments, including personal attacks on her appearance. This only added to the controversy surrounding the incident. Fans voiced their support, saying, “Is it a sin to be sick?” and emphasizing that “Health comes first.”
Other News Highlights
In other entertainment news, G-Dragon shared backstage moments from the APEC event with Cha Eun-woo. Meanwhile, fans of Hyun-ah expressed confusion over the incident, with one user commenting, “Hyun-ah, I don’t remember any fainting during the Macau concert. Sorry, I’m going to increase my stamina.” The full story remains under discussion.
Other reports include updates on Park Joonghoon’s health, with mentions of a recurrence of blood cancer and deteriorating conditions. There are also stories about a tragic event involving Park Ji-sun, as well as legal issues faced by Seol Woon-do’s daughter, D-Ark, who was arrested for distributing hemp. Additionally, there are updates on Kim Sun-young, an anchor who continues to work despite his health challenges, and Baek Sung-moon, who is undergoing chemotherapy.