TWICE member Chaeyoung will not join the current U.S. leg of the group’s tour at a later date due to a back issue.
On March 26th KST, their agency JYP Entertainment stated, “While preparing for departure, Chaeyoung suddenly experienced an issue with her lower back this morning. It was determined that she urgently needed medical attention, and as a result, her departure schedule has been inevitably postponed.”
Accordingly, Chaeyoung did not depart for the United States with the other members and will remain in Korea to receive medical examination and necessary treatment. After carefully reviewing the results and her recovery progress, she plans to depart as soon as possible.
Full statement from JYP Entertainment is as follows:
Hi, this is JYP Entertainment.
We would like to provide an update regarding TWICE member CHAEYOUNG’s departure schedule.
While preparing to depart today, CHAEYOUNG suddenly experienced discomfort in her lower back this morning. As she requires prompt medical attention, her departure has been postponed. She will undergo medical examination and receive the necessary treatment.
Accordingly, CHAEYOUNG will remain in Korea today instead of departing with the other members. After receiving medical evaluation and treatment, her departure schedule will be decided based on the examination results and her recovery progress. We will aim for her to depart as soon as possible.
If there are any changes to the upcoming performance schedule, we will inform fans as quickly as possible through our official channels. Please also note that even if CHAEYOUNG participates in the performances, her stage performance may be partially limited.
We sincerely apologize for causing concern with this sudden update to ONCE who have been looking forward to her performances. We will continue to prioritize the artist’s health and do our utmost to support her speedy recovery.
Thank you.
JYP Entertainment
Previously, another member, Dahyun, was also found to have an ankle issue during the early stages of the tour. Following a detailed examination, she was diagnosed with a fracture and will be absent from the tour for the time being.
TWICE is currently on their world tour, ‘THIS IS FOR’, covering 43 cities worldwide. Next month, they are set to hold a solo concert at Japan’s National Stadium in Tokyo, becoming the first overseas artist to do so.
