Singer HyunA has sparked concern after collapsing on stage during a recent performance, leading fans to revisit her past struggles with vasovagal syncope, a condition she first revealed several years ago.
Back in 2019, HyunA took to social media to open up about her health for the first time.
“I wanted to be someone chosen by everyone, so I kept running forward without realizing I was sick,” she wrote. “I told myself I was fine, but when I finally went to the hospital in 2016, I learned that my heart was actually hurting.”
The singer revealed she had been diagnosed with depression and panic disorder, admitting that the news initially came as a shock.
“At first, I couldn’t believe it, but now I’m receiving regular treatment and trying not to think of it in a negative way,” she added.
HyunA also explained how she discovered her vasovagal syncope, a condition that causes fainting due to a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure.
“My vision suddenly went blurry, and then I just collapsed,” she recalled. “After tests, I was told it was vasovagal syncope.”
According to medical experts, vasovagal syncope—also known as neurocardiogenic syncope—is one of the most common causes of fainting. It often occurs when physical exhaustion or emotional stress triggers a temporary loss of blood flow to the brain.
HyunA previously suffered from low blood pressure linked to extreme dieting and overexertion, which even forced her to delay a comeback in the past. Her openness about her mental and physical health has continued to resonate with fans, many of whom are expressing concern and support following her onstage collapse.
Written by Han Hae Seon
Translated by Lee So Yun
