An upcoming rookie idol group set to debut early next month delivered unfortunate news about one of their members.
WHIB | @whib_official/Twitter
Earlier this month, C-JeS Studio had K-Pop fans anticipating their upcoming idol group WHIB.
It was announced that the group was set to debut on November 8 with their first single album, Cut-Out.
WHIB | @whib_official/Twitter
However, on October 26, C-JeS Studio posted an announcement about WHIB member Leejeong. They revealed that Leejeong suffered an injury during a content shoot.
Leejeong was injured while filming content. 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.
— C-JeS Studio
Leejeong | @whib_official/Twitter
The agency shared that Leejeong wanted to stand on stage with his members, but they decided that sufficient rest and recovery were the top priorities.
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.
— C-JeS Studio
| @whib_official/Twitter
As a result, Leejeong will participate in WHIB’s Cut-Out activities and schedules but will not be involved in performances.
In response to the unfortunate news, fans left comments wishing Leejeong a speedy recovery.
| @whib_official/Twitter
WHIB is an 8-member group consisting of Jayder, Haseung, Jinbeom, UGeon, Jaeha, Inhong, Wonjun, and Leejeong.
Their team name, WHIB, combines the words “white” and “black” and signifies their confidence in showing diverse charms, like the two extremes on a color chart. WHIB is the first idol group produced by C-JeS Studio, the agency that previously housed JYJ and currently houses musicians Gummy, EXID‘s Solji, Noel, Hong Dae Kwang, and more.
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Here is the official statement from C-JeS Studio regarding Leejeong’s injury.
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
Hello, this is C-JeS Studio.
We would like to inform you about WHIB member Leejeong and his activites for his single album Cut-Out.
Leejeong was injured while filming content.
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.
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.
Therefore, Leejeong will participate in WHIB’s Cut-Out activities and schedules but will not be involved in performances.
We apologize for delivering this unfortunate news to those who have shown keen interest and affection before the debut. We will do our best for Leejeong’s recovery.
Thank you.
— C-JeS Studio
It was an unforeseen incident.