An influx of HYBE idols with injuries sparks criticism.
It was recently announced that Jay had a knee injury, and for their Japan show, he would be sitting out of the sound check and only participating in the show by sitting on a chair. Netizens hit back at BELIFT LAB after accusing them of not prioritizing their artists’ health, especially as Jay’s injury has been present since the end of 2023.
This rly isn’t funny, I need @BELIFTLAB to take this seriously. “Our artists’ health is our top priority” when said artist has endured knee pain for a year now–every single leg of the tour that’s been going on forever. How many wv notices are u gonna release before u wake tf up?
— jay 💌 (@jongseongsjay) June 27, 2024
As if that wasn’t enough, fans noticed that Jake was bandaged up during the recent ENHYPEN shows. While it could be wear and tear, netizens have noticed it for a while and should be given time to recover.
BELIFT WHEN I CATCH YOU BELIFT pic.twitter.com/nQQc1GGlRc
— jassy. fan acc (@lovingsunsun) June 27, 2024
After photos and news of injuries were posted, netizens raised their anger after a long list of HYBE artists have had to take time off or are currently off due to injuries. As of June 28, the list of HYBE idols taking time out due to injury includes Jay, TXT‘s Beomgyu (ankle injury), ILLIT‘s Wonhee (ankle injury), NewJeans‘ Hyein (foot injury), and also Katseye‘s Daniela.
When netizens noticed the trend, they voiced anger and concern for the idols under the company as the idols have such strict and tiring schedules.
This is so alarming because members from 5 different hybe groups (including jay) have been injured recently and have been overworked for months. hybe always says “We will put the artist’s health first” BUT THIS KEEPS ON HAPPENING. can that label practice what they preach.
— Lyn☀️❄️ ⨾ fan (@enhalynnie) June 27, 2024
many hybe artists are on medical injury rn… theyre fcking overworked literally all of them😞
— sa 🗝️ (@jeongsaengieee) June 27, 2024
Beomgyu from TXT
Hyein from Newjeans
Wonhee from illit
Daniela from katseye
Jay from Enhypenall of them injured. Seriously, Hybe should stop overworking the artists. https://t.co/5SeLdCNCX9
— 𓅪 (@oh_mybear) June 27, 2024
the fuck is going on in hybe’s building… why is everyone and their mama have ankle injuries pic.twitter.com/bzlmOzSAcQ
— azy 🧸ྀི (@izaellit) June 27, 2024
Along with the names mentioned who are currently injured, SEVENTEEN has seen a number of members having to take time off or take a step back on stage due to injury, including S.Coups, Jeonghan, and The8.
While injuries are common among idols, netizens find it shocking that there are so many within one company and that they’re all related to the legs.
