WHIB has just hit a major snag right before their debut. The upcoming rookie idol group is already set to debut early next month. However, one of their members will not be able to fully participate in their activities due to an injury.
Leejeong Suffers Injury Ahead of WHIB Debut
On October 26, C-JeS Studio issued an announcement regarding WHIB member Leejeong. They disclosed that Leejeong had sustained an injury during a content shoot.
“Leejeong was immediately taken to the hospital for an examination, and was diagnosed with a fracture of the fibula body and damage to the intrinsic muscles and tendons of the ankle and foot area, and underwent surgery,” the statement read.
안녕하세요. 씨제스 스튜디오입니다.
휘브(WHIB)의 멤버 이정의 싱글 앨범 'Cut-Out' 활동 관련해 안내드립니다.
이정이 콘텐츠 촬영 중 부상을 당했습니다.
이정은 즉시 병원으로 이동해 검사를 받았고, 비골몸통의 골절, 발목 및 발 부위의 내인성 근육 및 힘줄의 손상 진단을 받아 수술을…
— WHIB (@whib_official) October 26, 2023
Consequently, while Leejeong will be taking part in WHIB’s debut activities and schedules, he will not be able to participate in performances.
“As this accident occurred just before the debut, he had a strong determination to stand on stage with the members, but we judged that sufficient rest and recovery are the top priorities in his current state where moving without crutches is uncomfortable,” the statement continued. “Therefore, Leejeong will participate in WHIB’s ‘Cut-Out‘ activities and schedules but will not be involved in performances.”
C-JeS Studio created anticipation among K-Pop fans with their announcement of the upcoming idol group WHIB earlier this month. The group was slated to make their debut on November 8 with their very first single album titled ‘Cut-Out’.
WHIB 1st Single Album
[Cut-Out] Concept Photo #4🎧 2023.11.08 6PM (KST)#WHIB #휘브#LEEJEONG #이정#Cut_Out #컷아웃 pic.twitter.com/kdhMhUMjCh
— WHIB (@whib_official) October 24, 2023
WHIB consists of eight members: Jayder, Haseung, Jinbeom, UGeon, Jaeha, Inhong, Wonjun, and Leejeong. Their group name, WHIB, is a fusion of the words “white” and “black” and symbolizes their self-assurance in showcasing diverse charms, much like the two contrasting ends of a color spectrum. WHIB is the first idol group created by C-JeS Studio, the agency that formerly housed JYJ and presently manages artists like Gummy, EXID’s Solji, Noel, Hong Dae Kwang, and several others.
WHIB 1st Single Album
[Cut-Out] Concept Photo #4🎧 2023.11.08 6PM (KST)#WHIB #휘브#Cut_Out #컷아웃 pic.twitter.com/WDMCcFdNiV
— WHIB (@whib_official) October 24, 2023
WHIB will debut with their first single album ‘Cut-Out’ on November 8, 2023.