Stray Kids’ Felix Hit with Sudden Health Issue During Global Success [Statement]

Felix from the K-pop group 'Stray Kids' is currently receiving treatment for back pain, raising concern among fans.

On May 25, JYP Entertainment shared an official statement through Stray Kids’ official channels, saying, “Felix has been undergoing rehabilitation and treatment for his back for some time now. While there have been no major issues in daily life, he has recently been experiencing pain when his back is strained, and is now receiving additional care.”

They continued, “After thorough discussions between the artist, medical staff, and the company, and considering the medical opinion that minimizing strain is best along with Felix’s strong desire to be on stage, all eight members of Stray Kids came to a joint decision. The upcoming performances will go on as scheduled, but some parts of the choreography may be adjusted depending on Felix’s condition.”

The company added, “We are working closely with professional medical staff both in Korea and overseas to manage the artist’s health. Even during the tour, we are prioritizing his well-being by securing as much treatment time as possible. We will do everything we can to support Felix’s speedy recovery. We ask for fans’ understanding.”

Stray Kids are currently in the middle of their world tour 'DOMINATE', which began in August last year and spans 34 cities around the globe.

Official Statement from JYP Entertainment (Full Translation)

Notice Regarding Felix.

Hello, this is JYP Entertainment. We would like to provide an update regarding Stray Kids member Felix.

Felix has been consistently undergoing rehabilitation and treatment to manage his back condition. There have been no significant issues with his daily life, but recently, he has been experiencing pain when his back is under strain. As a result, he is currently receiving additional treatment.

After extensive discussions between the artist, medical staff, and our company, and taking into account the medical opinion that minimizing back strain is ideal, along with Felix’s strong desire to perform, all eight members of Stray Kids have thoughtfully considered the matter. As a result, the upcoming performances will proceed as scheduled, but some choreography may be adjusted depending on Felix’s physical condition.

Our company works with professional medical staff to support the health of our artists both domestically and abroad. During the tour, we are doing our utmost to prioritize Felix’s health by securing as much time for treatment as possible. We will continue to do everything we can to support his recovery.

We appreciate our fans’ understanding and support. Thank you.

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