aespa member, Winter, one of the four members of the popular South Korean girl group, recently underwent surgery for pneumothorax, commonly known as a collapsed lung. The news was confirmed by the group’s agency, SM Entertainment, who shared an official statement on Friday.
According to SM Entertainment, Winter is currently recovering from the surgery, which was performed as a preventive measure in accordance with her doctor’s opinion. The decision to undergo surgery was made after thorough discussions due to the condition’s tendency to recur.
The agency also addressed Winter’s future schedule, stating that her recovery status will be their top priority moving forward. This news comes as aespa is gearing up for a comeback in May, followed by a world tour starting at the end of June.
The SYNK : PARALLEL LINE tour is set to kick off in Seoul on June 29-30, followed by performances in Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Indonesia, Australia, Macau, and Thailand. aespa’s world tour is highly anticipated by fans, and Winter’s recovery will be closely monitored to ensure her participation in the upcoming events.
aespa, formed by SM Entertainment in 2020, consists of four talented members – Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. The group made their debut with the single “Black Mamba” and has quickly risen to fame in the K-pop industry. Fans are sending their well wishes to Winter for a speedy recovery as they eagerly await aespa’s upcoming activities.