[Official] Trouble finally erupted.. LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon suspends activities

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LE SSERAFIM (SSERAFIM) member Kim Chaewon will temporarily suspend activities due to a neck injury.

On the 19th, her agency Source Music released an official statement regarding Kim Chaewon's health status and schedule on its official SNS.

Source Music stated on that day, "Kim Chaewon recently received medical treatment for pain in her neck area and was advised by medical professionals to rest for a certain period and monitor her recovery progress."

It further added, "Prioritizing the artist's health and safety, and comprehensively considering the medical professionals' advice and the artist's condition, we determined that it is necessary for her to focus on sufficient recovery to continue activities with a more stable condition," and conveyed that Kim Chaewon will unavoidably be unable to participate in the university festival, Spotify PURE FLOWERS LIVE, music broadcasts, and other events.

Previously, ahead of the release of their second full-length album, LE SSERAFIM pre-released 'CELEBRATION' on the 24th of last month. While this should have been a welcome gift for fans, following the stage reveal, some expressed concern over the intense performance that included vigorous headbanging and requested the agency to modify the choreography.

Furthermore, scenes appeared in a recent live broadcast where members seemed to complain of neck pain, further amplifying the controversy. Consequently, Kim Chaewon's suspension of activities due to a neck injury has further angered fans.

LE SSERAFIM will release their second full-length album, 'PUREFLOW' pt.1, through various online music platforms at 1 p.m. on the 22nd.

- Below is the full text of Source Music's official statement.

Hello.

This is Source Music.

We are writing to inform you regarding the health status and schedule of LE SSERAFIM member Kim Chaewon.

Kim Chaewon recently received medical treatment for pain in her neck area,

and was advised by medical professionals to rest for a certain period and monitor her recovery progress.

Our company, prioritizing the artist's health and safety, comprehensively considered the medical professionals' advice and the artist's condition,

and determined that it is necessary for her to focus on sufficient recovery to continue activities with a more stable condition.

Accordingly, Kim Chaewon will unavoidably be unable to participate in previously announced schedules (university festival, Spotify PURE FLOWERS LIVE, music broadcasts, etc.).

We ask for your broad understanding.

Our company plans to actively support the artist so she can focus entirely on recovery, and future schedules will be operated flexibly depending on her recovery status.

We will do our utmost to help Kim Chaewon recover her condition so she can greet everyone in good health soon.

We sincerely thank all fans who have always given LE SSERAFIM their boundless love and support.

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