As per Soompi Report, K-pop group tripleS faced an unexpected hurdle on Wednesday when three of its members were involved in a minor traffic accident, forcing them to sit out a scheduled university festival performance.
According to their agency MODHAUS, ChaeYeon, HaYeon, and Sullin were traveling when the incident occurred. The members visited a medical facility immediately afterward, where doctors recommended rest and recovery as a precaution. No serious injuries were reported.
The group was set to perform at the UNIST Cultural Exchange Festival on May 13. In light of the situation, the lineup was quickly adjusted: YuBin, Kaede, and ChaeWon stepped in, allowing the show to go on with eight members total HyeRin, NaKyoung, YuBin, Kaede, Kotone, Mayu, ChaeWon, and JiYeon.
In an official statement, MODHAUS expressed regret to fans, known as WAV, for any disappointment caused by the last-minute change. “We will continue to prioritize the artists’ health above all else,” the agency said, assuring full support for the members’ recovery.
Read full statement:
“Hello, this is MODHAUS.
We would like to inform you of a change in the participating members for today’s UNIST Cultural Exchange Festival performance.
tripleS members ChaeYeon, HaYeon, and Sullin were involved in a minor traffic accident while traveling and visited a medical institution. Following the medical staff’s recommendation, they have been advised to rest and focus on recovery.
Accordingly, the participating members for today’s performance have been changed as follows:
Previous: ChaeYeon, HaYeon, Sullin
Updated: YuBin, Kaede, ChaeWon
Today’s performance will be attended by a total of 8 members: HyeRin, NaKyoung, YuBin, Kaede, Kotone, Mayu, ChaeWon, and JiYeon.
We sincerely apologize to WAV for causing concern and disappointment to those who have been waiting for the performance.
Our company will continue to prioritize the artists’ health above all else and provide full support so they can recover fully.
We once again apologize for the confusion caused by this sudden change in participating members and ask for your kind understanding and warm support for the members.
Thank you.”
Fans have flooded social media with well-wishes, praising the group’s professionalism and the swift response from the agency. tripleS, known for its dynamic subunit system and growing popularity, has not released further updates on the members’ condition as of now, but early indications suggest they are expected to return soon.
This incident serves as a reminder of the demanding schedules many idols navigate daily, highlighting the importance of safety and well-being in the fast-paced entertainment industry. WAVs remain hopeful for a speedy recovery and future performances.
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