Red Velvet‘s Yeri is set to receive medical treatment for a slipped disc following the completion of promotions for the group’s latest track, “Chill Kill.” The young idol has been performing with severe back pain, as she revealed to fans after the group’s final performance on SBS‘s Inkigayo.
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Fans had to sadly watch the young star leave the stage immediately after wrapping up their last music show performance on Sunday. It was later revealed by fans present at the pre-recording that Yeri would not be participating in the show’s live segment as she had to get injections for her back pain at the hospital. Irene was also missing from the segment, with fans saying the leader probably accompanied Yeri on her way there.
team rocket dancing to aespa’s drama pic.twitter.com/M9MThmm0xi
— ☼ ☾ ↟ ︎ ☆ (@seurrene_) November 26, 2023
Thankfully, Yeri was healthy enough to be able to attend the group’s face-to-face fansign event, where she revealed the reason behind her back pain to any fans wondering.
231124 AM Fansign Phototime#레드벨벳 #RedVelvet#아이린 #IRENE#슬기 #SEULGI#웬디 #WENDY#조이 #JOY#예리 #YERI pic.twitter.com/XeBt3fgW6C
— Taek (@Taek0321) November 24, 2023
According to a fan who attended the fansign, Yeri said she had suffered a slipped disc during preparations for the comeback. The star also revealed that she is currently getting injections for the back pain and that she will undergo full treatment once “Chill Kill” promotions are wrapped up.
oh yeri just confirmed she has still back pain 🥲 while preparing for the promotions, it got worse. she’s getting injections and she will go to the hospital for treatment after the promotion… pls take a rest yerim 🥲
— 사브 (@yerisexc) November 24, 2023
It seems Yeri has a slipped disc.. her back got bad during comeback preparation, so she’s been getting injections in the meantime and said that she will go for proper treatment at a hospital after promotions.
— (@rvparade) November 24, 2023
Sweet as ever, Yeri made sure to also update fans via Bubble messages and thank them for watching their last stage while also apologizing for not being able to greet them during the live show.
Yeri thanked luvies for watching the last broadcast and apologised for not being at the ending stage. She wasn’t feeling well and said she’s at the hospital to get an injection before the fansign starts… Please send her your words of encouragement to her bubble/instagram
— (@rvparade) November 26, 2023
The entertainment industry, especially K-Pop, is known for its rigorous routines and the immense pressure on artists to perform without fail. Yeri’s situation sheds light on the physical toll these demands can take on performers. It also highlights the resilience and perseverance of idols like Yeri, who push through pain to fulfill their commitments to fans and their group.
I’m crying so hard Yeri really was in pain here,her back pain she don’t deserved thispic.twitter.com/TzmuRiGvcB
— YR ミ✰ (@luvyrrv) November 27, 2023
The response from the public has been overwhelmingly supportive, with fans praising Yeri for her strength and professionalism. Multiple posts on Twitter show Yeri flawlessly performing Red Velvet’s tasking choreography for “Chill Kill” despite her pain and discomfort.
she did a perfect performance even tho she was in a lot of pain and had to rush to the hospital right after the stage ended. get well soon yeri! hope you’ll feel much better soonpic.twitter.com/8HfiIZcQdF
— ara ㅅ.ㅅ♡ (@adoreyerm) November 26, 2023
In the meantime, fans continue to show their support for Yeri online, sharing messages of encouragement and admiration for her bravery in facing her health struggles head-on. As she undergoes treatment, ReVeluvs are looking forward to seeing her return to the stage, healthy and ready to perform once again.
