On March 26, 2026, JYP Entertainment released a formal statement regarding the health status of TWICE member Chaeyoung, leading to an immediate modification of her upcoming international travel and performance commitments.
The announcement comes at a critical juncture for the group, who are currently in the middle of Part 2 of their extensive “THIS IS FOR” world tour.
Fans were alerted to the situation after it became clear that Chaeyoung would not be departing for overseas activities alongside her fellow members as originally planned.
The agency has emphasized that while the situation developed rapidly, their primary focus remains the long-term physical well-being of the artist.
Medical Evaluation and Postponed Departure Details
The disruption to the group’s travel itinerary occurred suddenly on the morning of their scheduled flight.
According to the official briefing, Chaeyoung began experiencing acute physical distress that made immediate travel impossible.
JYP Entertainment provided a detailed account of the morning’s events to ensure fans were fully informed of the logistics.
In their official statement, the agency explained the sequence of events as follows:
“Hi, this is JYP Entertainment. We would like to provide an update regarding TWICE member Chaeyoung’s departure schedule.
While preparing to depart today, Chaeyoung suddenly experienced discomfort in her lower back this morning.
As she requires prompt medical attention, her departure has been postponed. She will undergo medical examination and receive the necessary treatment.”
Because the symptoms involved the lower back- a critical area for any performing artist- the decision was made to keep Chaeyoung in Korea rather than risk the physical strain of a long-haul flight. The agency further clarified the immediate plan for her care, stating:
“Accordingly, Chaeyoung will remain in Korea today instead of departing with the other members.
After receiving medical evaluation and treatment, her departure schedule will be decided based on the examination results and her recovery progress.
We will aim for her to depart as soon as possible.”
This stay-behind order allows medical professionals to conduct necessary diagnostic imaging and physical assessments without the added complication of tour-related fatigue.
Fans have expressed significant concern regarding the severity of the discomfort, though the agency has remained optimistic about her eventual return to the group once the “necessary treatment” has been administered.
Impact on World Tour Performances and Artist Support
The timing of this health issue is particularly sensitive as TWICE is currently navigating the heavy physical demands of their “THIS IS FOR” world tour.
With Chaeyoung remaining in Korea for the time being, questions have arisen regarding how the upcoming concerts will be staged.
JYP Entertainment addressed these concerns by noting that performance structures might need to be altered to accommodate her condition even after she returns. The agency noted:
“If there are any changes to the upcoming performance schedule, we will inform fans as quickly as possible through our official channels.
Please also note that even if Chaeyoung participates in the performances, her stage performance may be partially limited.”
This “partially limited” participation often implies that the artist may perform while seated or with modified choreography to avoid aggravating the lower back area.
Such measures are standard in the industry to allow idols to interact with their audience while adhering to strict medical advice.
The agency concluded their announcement by acknowledging the distress this news might cause the fandom, saying:
“We sincerely apologize for causing concern with this sudden update to ONCE who have been looking forward to her performances.
We will continue to prioritize the artist’s health and do our utmost to support her speedy recovery. Thank you.”
The news follows a string of health-related updates within the group, including a recent report that member Dahyun would also be sitting out certain tour dates due to an injury.
This has led to a wave of support from the global K-pop community, with fans utilizing social media to send well-wishes to both members.
As the rest of the group proceeds with their scheduled stops, the focus for Chaeyoung remains squarely on her clinical evaluation and the subsequent recovery roadmap.
Further updates are expected once the results of her medical examination are finalized and a timeline for her safe return to the stage is established.
