HYBE Boy Group Member Performs with Fractured Hands; Fans Outraged by Agency's Handling

Geonho (건호), a member of HYBE's new boy group CORTIS, recently sustained fractures in both hands after a fall. His agency, BIGHIT MUSIC, announced he would perform seated during the group's tour to avoid high-intensity choreography. However, this news has ignited significant anger among Korean netizens, with many questioning the agency's delay in providing treatment and expressing concern over the potential worsening of his injuries.

A recent post on a Korean online forum sparked widespread discussion, drawing attention to Geonho's hand injuries. Netizens unearthed photos from June, revealing abnormalities in his hands even then, causing considerable worry among fans.

According to netizens, Geonho injured his hand during dance practice while preparing for his debut, hitting an object. It appears he did not receive immediate, proper treatment at the time. He only sought medical attention after the injury became a controversial topic online.

Photos shared by netizens show a noticeable difference between Geonho's injured hand and his uninjured one. During a live broadcast, when bowing with his group members, his injured hand could not fully straighten. The original poster commented, "It looks like the bone is already deformed. I heard that if a fracture isn't treated promptly, it can lead to bone deformation."

Adding to the concern, while recovering from his initial hand injury, Geonho suffered another fall, resulting in fractures in both hands and exacerbating his condition.

After CORTIS's recent concert in Seoul, photos from the event once again sparked discussion. Many fans noticed that Geonho's injured palm appeared visibly darkened and bruised, indicating a severe condition.

The original poster expressed their distress, stating, "He's only 17 years old. I hope HYBE and BIGHIT ensure he receives timely treatment. Since he already has fractures and a cast, if he truly can't wait until full recovery to return, they should at least prevent him from overusing his injured hand. Please protect underage artists properly."

Following the exposure of this content, a large number of Korean netizens criticized the company's mishandling of the situation. Comments included: "Isn't it standard practice to halt activities when an injury is this severe? Fans would understand if an artist needs rest due to injury." "He's only 17, what is the company doing? They should prioritize protecting minors." "How could they drag this out until now? Treatment should have been immediate from the start!" "This is outrageous, it looks really serious." "He's still a minor, why isn't the company taking proper care of him?" "An artist's body is their livelihood; how can they treat it like this?" "Seeing his hand all bruised and black is truly terrifying." "Geonho, please get proper treatment quickly."