Lee Know, Hyunjin and Seungmin of Stray Kids sustained minor injuries after a road accident. The three members were returning to their dorms on Sept. 20 when the vehicle that they were on got involved in a “minor collision.”
JYP Entertainment, Stray Kids agency, released a notice on Sept. 21 about the status of the three members. It said that Lee Know, Hyunjin and Seungmin were immediately brought to the hospital to receive medical attention.
It also stated that none of the members and the staff who were with them were seriously injured. However, they sustained mild muscle pain and bruises They were advised to receive “conservative treatment” which affected their tight schedule.
Modified schedule
Hyunjin and Lee Know were supposed to fly to Italy. They were set attend the Milan Fashion Week on Sept. 22. Hyunjin is the Versace global ambassador.
Seungmin will turn 23 on Sept. 22. His scheduled Birthday Youtube Live was also canceled.
Stray Kids are one of the headliners for the Global Citizen Festival in New York. It is scheduled on Sept. 23. JYPE announces that only the 3RACHA composed of Bang Chan, Changbin and HAN will be performing for the event.
Our support goes out to the members of Stray Kids and our hearts are with Stays everywhere.
We’ll be joined on the Global Citizen Festival stage by Bang Chan, Changbin, and HAN, performing as 3RACHA. https://t.co/6Bj1Y5igyT
— Global Citizen ⭕ (@GlblCtzn) September 20, 2023
The agency apologizes for making fans worry and ending their notice by saying that “JYPE will place the artists’ health as the highest priority, and will provide everything we can to support their recovery.”
Their whole statement reads:
Hello, this is JYPE.
While returning to their dorms after a schedule on September 20th (Wed), the vehicle carrying Stray Kids members Lee Know, Hyunjin, and Seungmin was involved in a minor collision.
After the minor collision, Lee Know, Hyunjin, and Seungmin immediately visited a hospital and received a thorough medical examination. None of the members and accompanying staff in the vehicle were seriously injured, but as they have sustained mild muscle pain and bruises, medical professionals have advised that they receive conservative treatment for the time being.
Therefore, we inform you that the schedules below have been canceled or modified
Canceled
Milan Fashion Week (Lee Know, Hyunjin)
Seungmin’s Birthday YouTube Live (Seungmin)
Modified
3RACHA of Stray Kids (Bang Chan, Changbin, HAN) will perform at the Global Citizen Festival.
We apologize for causing fans to worry with such sudden news JYPE will place the artists’ health as the highest priority, and will provide everything we can to support their recovery.
Thank you.
