Stray Kids’ Fans Are Calling Out JYP Entertainment, Concerned About Hyunjin’s Health

Stray Kids recently made a comeback with the album MAXIDENT. Fans absolutely loved the new album, enjoying every track, and were excited to see Stray Kids return to the stage to perform their title track, “CASE 143.”

However, despite their immense excitement at the new music, fans have been worried about Stray Kids’ health since the group first started their MANIAC world tour. During the tour, Stray Kids had little to no breaks in their packed schedule, which concerned fans since Lee Know, Felix, and I.N had tested positive for COVID-19. Hyunjin also continued to perform on stage despite a severe-looking injury.

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At the time, JYP Entertainment updated fans, informing them that it was a “minor injury” that came from “Hyunjin [bumping] his right hand on a door.”

Notice Regarding Hyunjin’s Schedule

Hello, this is JYPE.

We would like to inform you about Stray Kids member Hyunjin’s upcoming schedules.

Shortly before the Oakland show on July 12th (Tuesday, local time), Hyunjin bumped his right hand on a door and sustained a minor injury.

Hyunjin participated in the Oakland show after receiving first aid from the medical team at the venue that day, and on July 13th (Wednesday, local time), he received a thorough medical examination. While the injury is minor, he was given the medical opinion that he should restrain from making harsh movements, so he will avoid strenuous movements and focus on recovering his health for the time being.

We therefore inform you that Hyunjin’s performances for the remaining tour dates may be partially limited.

We apologize for causing concern to STAY who have been waiting for Hyunjin’s performances. JYPE will provide everything possible to support the artist’s swift recovery.

Thank you.

— JYP Entertainment

However, many fans believed the injury was far more significant since it still doesn’t seem to be healed months later.

I sincerely doubt that Hyunjin's hand injury was caused by "a hit to a door" he had a cast, which later became a larger cast; if it had been, it wouldve healed by now. Since the members make a point of avoiding touching it, it’s obvious that he’s in pain jyp needs to let him rest

— izumi (@tsizumi22) October 8, 2022

Fans are now demanding that JYP Entertainment prioritize Hyunjin’s health after fans watching Stray Kids’ Music Core performance noticed that not only was Hyunjin not wearing his cast but that he seemed to be in a lot of pain.

According to kstays who went to the Music Core pre-recording Hyunjin performed with no cast and he was in visible pain during the performance,  they also said the pain seemed more intense than yesterday…

— Hyunjin Updates (@updatehj) October 7, 2022

Fans believe the choreography should have been altered. Especially the floor part, which only half of the members do, leading fans to believe that the choreography could have easily allowed Hyunjin to stand and not risk further injury.

whats sad is that this part was made in two groups, the ones on the floor and the ones standing up. they could’ve easily make him do the other part, if they care about his injury. https://t.co/jn9JYsWUgq pic.twitter.com/aTTPlF2Xup

— niss (@hyunjinurl) October 8, 2022

honestly fuck the choreo let hyunjin dance only the easy parts where he doesn’t have to use nor need to strain his hand cause there’s no way a small injury lead to months of cast with still pain. idc about nothing, hyunjin’s health is way more important than a choreo like wtf

— jia 냥 (@homeskz) October 8, 2022

Fans are demanding that JYP Entertainment give Hyunjin’s injury a chance to heal before he risks permanently damaging his hand.

i don’t understand why jype or whoever is in charge aren’t taking hyunjin’s injury seriously like no cast making him do floor work where he repeatedly has to or pressure on his wrist having the point choreo centered around the hands, it’s like they want it to get worse

— robyn/rei is seeing atz (@their_utopia) October 8, 2022

Another thing about the hyunjin situation is that irresponsible choices like this can lead to life long/permanent damage. This is breaking me so bad,, like he’s an artist, a dancer, and a human?!?!? They need to treat him as such and work AROUND his injury so he can heal properly

— ًJada | CASE 143 OUT NOW!!!! (@hyunjins_boo) October 8, 2022

Please why aren’t they letting Hyunjin fully heal? Instead it’s making his injuries worse, I’m sending lots of love and HOPE they actually do something.

— jas ⤨ (@iuvfel1x) October 8, 2022

Although they admire Hyunjin’s endless commitment to putting on the best possible performances for his fans. There’s no question that Hyunjin is an incredible performer, injury or not.

[Admin] Hyunjin presented perfect stages despite hand injuries. He tried hard to make stays happy. In return, let’s respectfully focus on his performance as our way to show love, support, and trust. ‍????

— Hyunjin China Data Chart (@HHJ_Data) October 8, 2022

it must’ve been hard and uncomfortable performing because of his hand injury it’s upsetting enough to watch him so visibly in pain but to see him apologize for it broke my heart into a million pieces I hope hyunjin knows he’s doing so well and he shouldn’t be too hard on himself

— hyoobies. (@lovehynjn) October 8, 2022

hyunjin is an amazing performer always and he is still trying his best to protect his hand injury from this choreo https://t.co/Osq3Ua0Qo0 pic.twitter.com/9FLKPqedJv

— BABI (@nightmoonx) October 8, 2022

As of now, JYP Entertainment has made no further updates about Hyunjin’s injury.