Yeseo of K-pop girl group Kep1er will temporarily not participate in upcoming scheduled activities due to health issues.
On Thursday, September 21, WAKEONE and SWING Entertainment released a statement about the idol’s current well-being.
According to the agency, Yeseo’s “health suddenly [took] a turn for the worse,” making her not able to attend some scheduled events.
[📢] Kep1er 강예서 건강 및 스케줄 불참 안내
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— Kep1er (@official_kep1er) September 21, 2023
One of the events she’ll be missing is the 2023 KPOP NATION X KOREA Music Festival in Poland set for September 23. Only eight members will proceed with the show.
Currently, Yeseo is resting and focusing on getting better, according to the agency.
Moreover, WAKEONE and SWING Entertainment also assured fans that they will “take all measures necessary” to help Yeseo with her recovery.
On social media, fans quickly sent their well-wishes for Yeseo. Meanwhile, others are also worried as to whether the idol will be participating in the group’s comeback activities as they’d rather have her focus on her recovery first.
As of writing, WAKEONE and SWING Entertainment have yet to address Yeseo’s participation in the group’s upcoming comeback.
More about Kep1er
Formed through Girls Planet 999 in January 2022, Kep1er debuted with nine members. Its members include Kim Chae-hyun, Huening Bahiyyih, Choi Yu-jin, Kim Da-yeon, Seo Young-eun, Kang Ye-seo, Hikaru Ezaki, Mashiro Sakamoto, and Shen Xiaoting.
Currently, Kep1er is preparing for their fifth EP Magic Hour which will be released on September 25. It will serve as the group’s return in five months following the release of their fourth EP Lovestruck! in April.
Given that they’re a project girl group, they’re only planned to have activities for two and a half years. Which means that Kep1er is expected to conclude their contracts in July 2024.
However, WAKEONE Entertainment has revealed that they’re discussing extending each idol’s promotional contract. Although no decision has been finalized yet, the agency said that they’ve already sent proposals to all partnered companies.
Featured image: Yeseo’s concept photo for Kep1er’s ‘Magic Hour’ album. Credit: Facebook/KEP1ER