LE SSERAFIM provides an update on Kim Chaewon's health and recovery timeline, amid her hiatus due to neck injury

06 Jun 2026, 22:04 by KatL903 · allkpop

Source Music has just shared an update on Kim Chaewon's health amid her ongoing hiatus.

On June 5, LE SSERAFIM's agency Source Music posted an update to the group's official WeVerse. Titled 'Additional Information on Kim Chaewon's Health and Upcoming Schedule,' the announcement revealed that while Chaewon is currently recovering, her medical team has determined that she needs further rest to make a full recovery. As a result, she will not be able to participate in LE SSERAFIM's upcoming performance at WeVerse Con Festival.

Source Music's full statement:

"Hello.
This is SOURCE MUSIC.

We would like to update you on the health and upcoming schedule of LE SSERAFIM member KIM CHAEWON.

KIM CHAEWON recently received hospital treatment for neck pain. Following examination, the medical team advised that she rest for a certain period and monitor her recovery, and she has since been focusing on recuperation.

While her recovery is progressing well, the medical team has determined that additional rest is necessary for a full recovery. Accordingly, we regret to inform you that KIM CHAEWON will not be able to participate in the 2026 Weverse Con Festival on June 7.

We are aware of the deep concern and warm support fans are showing for the artist’s health and future activities. However, as her recovery still requires close monitoring in accordance with medical advice, we are currently unable to provide a timeline for the resumption of her activities. We ask for your kind understanding.

Our company is fully supporting the artist so that she can focus entirely on her recovery, and we will provide further updates regarding future activities after a comprehensive review of her condition and medical advice.

We will do our best to support KIM CHAEWON’s recovery so she can return and meet the fans in good health.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our fans for your generous love and support for LE SSERAFIM.

Thank you."

Meanwhile, Chaewon's hiatus was first announced on May 19. The company stated that she had sustained a neck injury, which many fans speculate occurred due to LE SSERAFIM's controversial 'head-banging' choreography for 'CELEBRATION.'

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