TWICE fandom is in an uproar following the announcement that member Dahyun will be absent from the second leg of the group’s North American tour due to a fracture.
The official statement confirmed that Dahyun will not participate in upcoming concerts starting this weekend, citing a broken bone as the reason. However, what really ignited fans’ anger wasn’t just the injury itself, but the way it was allegedly handled.
“He endured the pain for a month”
According to fan accounts and messages shared via Bubble, Dahyun had been complaining of pain since the start of TWICE’s US tour in early January.
Despite continued discomfort, it appears she was not immediately sent to hospital for a thorough examination or imaging tests. Instead, he reportedly received acupuncture treatment at a traditional Korean medicine clinic in the United States, but his condition did not improve.
During the month-long tour, Dahyun continued to perform, often sitting at the corner of the stage, visibly limping and unable to fully participate in the choreography.
It was only after she returned to Korea for a proper medical check-up that doctors discovered she had suffered a fracture.
The revelation left fans wondering why a more comprehensive medical evaluation wasn’t conducted sooner.
Over the years, TWICE members have often faced health-related interruptions due to busy schedules. Several members have previously suspended tour activities due to anxiety, fatigue or physical injury.
However, this case has triggered a stronger reaction, as fans believe that basic medical care may have been overlooked.
Anger towards JYP Entertainment quickly flooded online forums. Here are some translated reactions from Korean netizens:
- “What the hell are the JYP staff doing? What’s wrong with them?”
- “If members make that much money for the company, at least take care of them.”
- “I’m not even a fan of this band, but reading this makes me furious.”
- “Fractures hurt so much… ㅠㅠㅜㅜ”
- “Fans have every right to be angry. The schedule is full, members keep getting sick one after another – it clearly shows that health management is poor.”
- “Oh my God ㅠㅠㅠ He had a broken bone and he put up with it for almost a month without even getting a cast? Please rate TWICE.”
- “There are no hospitals in the United States? Why was she only taken to an acupuncture clinic???”
- “So they didn’t even know it was a fracture…?”
- “If she had to sit during the shows, they should have announced it earlier and sent her back to Korea for a thorough check-up. I initially thought it was a minor injury since she still knew how to dance, that’s why they found out late. But apparently not.”
- “Instead of booking a big stadium show, they rented smaller venues and rotated the performers for 3-4 shows. From the beginning, this company never seemed to care about their health. What a terrible company.”
The controversy reignited long-running discussions about the physical toll of K-pop tour plans. As global tours become bigger and more frequent, fans are increasingly demanding transparent medical protocols and better health protections for artists.
At the time of writing, JYP Entertainment has provided no further clarification beyond the initial announcement. Meanwhile, fans continue to demand accountability and for Dahyun to prioritize her recovery above all else.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
