Iroha, a member of the group ILLIT, suffered an ankle sprain hours before the second and final day of their encore concert in Incheon. The agency BELIFT LAB confirmed the injury and explained how her participation in tonight's show will be handled.
The news was announced on October 18, just before the start of Day 2 of ILLIT's PRESS START♥ encore concert, which is being held in Incheon.
What exactly happened to Iroha?
According to the statement from BELIFT LAB, Iroha injured her ankle during the concert rehearsal held that same day. Following the incident, the idol was taken to a hospital where she received a medical examination and treatment.
The agency detailed that, despite the injury, Iroha showed a strong determination to participate in all scheduled performances. However, BELIFT LAB noted that protecting the artist's health is the top priority.
Official statement from BELIFT LAB
The agency shared a message addressed to fans explaining the situation in detail. Below is the content of the statement:
Hello. This is BELIFT LAB. We are making an announcement regarding the participation of ILLIT member Iroha in ILLIT LIVE PRESS START♥ ENCORE in KOREA. During today's concert rehearsal, Iroha suffered an ankle sprain and has since been examined and treated at a hospital. Although the artist herself has a strong determination to participate in all scheduled performances, we consider protecting our artist our top priority, so we plan to handle Iroha's participation in the concert flexibly. Therefore, we ask for your understanding that if she experiences symptoms during the concert, we may partially limit her participation in the performances to protect the artist. We ask for the fans' generous understanding and we will do our best to help our artist recover. Thank you.
Iroha’s participation in tonight’s concert
BELIFT LAB indicated that Iroha's participation during the show will be handled flexibly based on her physical condition. This means that, in the event she experiences discomfort during the concert, her presence in certain performances could be partially limited as a precautionary measure.
As of now, the agency has not confirmed whether Iroha will participate in the entire show or if specific adjustments will be made to the setlist.
Frequently asked questions about ILLIT’s Iroha’s injury
What injury did ILLIT’s Iroha suffer?
Iroha suffered an ankle sprain during the rehearsal prior to the second day of the PRESS START♥ encore concert in Incheon, as confirmed by BELIFT LAB.
When did Iroha’s injury occur?
The injury occurred on October 18, hours before the start of Day 2 of the concert in Incheon.
Will Iroha participate in the concert despite the injury?
BELIFT LAB noted that Iroha wishes to participate in all scheduled performances, but that her participation will be handled flexibly based on her health status during the show.
What did BELIFT LAB say about Iroha’s situation?
The agency confirmed that Iroha was examined and treated at a hospital following the sprain, and asked for fans' understanding regarding a possible partial limitation of her participation if she experiences symptoms during the concert.
