K-pop star HyunA fainted onstage due to drastic weight loss?
What's the story
South Korean pop sensation HyunA fainted during her performance at the WATERBOMB MACAO 2025 music festival on November 9 (this past Sunday). The incident happened while she was performing her hit song Bubble Pop. Following the unexpected collapse, backup dancers rushed to her aid and she was carried off stage by security personnel. Clips of the same have spread online. Later that night, the singer took to Instagram Story to apologize and reassure fans of her well-being.
Apology
'I don't remember anything'
HyunA wrote, "I'm truly, truly sorry... Although it was only a short time since my last performance, I wanted to show you a great performance, but I don't feel like I managed to be professional and to be honest, I don't remember anything." She added that she felt apologetic as many fans had paid and come to watch her performance.
Fan reactions
Fans express concern for her health
Fans took to social media to express their concern for HyunA. One fan wrote, "Should ensure health first." Another comment read, "Maybe it's the heat, and I hope that she's okay!" A user on Instagram said, "She doesn't need to apologize, she was the one hurt." The incident raised concerns about her health, including speculation regarding the cause of the 33-year-old's losing consciousness.
Weight loss
HyunA lost 10kg in a month
Ever since marrying fellow singer Yong Junhyung last year, HyunA has reportedly been subjected to pregnancy rumors as fans noticed she had gained some weight. This apparently led the Troublemaker singer to announce in October that she would adopt "hardcore dieting." She acknowledged past overeating and struggles in dance performances due to added weight. On November 4, HyunA posted a picture of her weighing scale, noting how she was able to reduce her weight by over 10 kg.
Career
Know more about her career
While the exact reason behind her fainting on stage is not known, medical experts do suggest that rapid weight change can have adverse effects on the body. HyunA, whose real name is Kim Hyun-ah, debuted with the girl group Wonder Girls in 2007. She later joined 4Minute and started her solo career in 2010 with the single Change. Her first extended play was Bubble Pop, followed by Melting. Other EPs include A Talk, A+, A'wesome, and I'm Not Cool.