BAE173’s BIT will be temporarily stepping away from his activities due to a scooter accident. The group’s agency confirmed his hiatus. In addition to that, the company shared details about BIT’s injury.

Pockedol Studio Shares Surprising Update on BIT’s Scooter Incident

On August 28th, Pocketdol Studio shared a statement on BAE173’s official fan cafe. According to the statement, BIT’s unfortunate incident occurred in the early hours of August 27th when he collided with a scooter. The incident led to a 2 cm long scalp laceration.

“In the early morning of August 27, member BIT collided with a scooter during his personal schedule and headed straight to the emergency room, where he received emergency treatment for a 2 cm long cut on his scalp. He also received a CT scan for a potential head injury,” the statement read.

Consequently, BIT’s health and well-being require priority attention, prompting this temporary hiatus.

“As a result, BIT will suspend his schedule for the time being and focus on treatment and recovery,” the statement continued. “We ask for fans’ understanding for not being able to attend the Macau concert on September 3. We sincerely apologize for causing concern with the sudden news.”

The news has garnered concern and support from fans, who wish BIT a speedy recovery during this challenging time. While the exact duration of his hiatus remains undisclosed, BAE173 enthusiasts eagerly anticipate his return to the stage once he has fully recuperated.

The group’s agency, Pocketdol Studio, assures fans that they will closely monitor BIT’s recovery progress, ensuring that he receives the necessary care and time to heal.

BAE173 debuted on November 19, 2020, with their first EP “Intersection: Spark”. The group originally had nine members group. However, Dohyon was removed from the group on June 22, 2023, following the contract termination. Their current lineup includes J-Min, Hangyul, Yoojun, Muzin, Junseo, Youngseo, Doha and BIT.