Can K-pop groups do well when one of their members is absent from joint activities?
For fans, each K-pop group is like a perfect picture made up of inseparable puzzle pieces. Every member is irreplaceable. However, due to their hectic, strenuous schedules, there are times some members have to be absent from groups’ activities in order to ensure their health.
ITZY
Recently, choreographer Lee Jung appeared as a guest on Naver’s GAP OF ITZY, where ITZY and Lee Jung had a conversation. However, Lia could not join them because of poor health.
When the members shared that there was no choreography for “Gas Me Up“, Lee Jung immediately decided to choreograph a small part and joined ITZY to perform. After only 10 minutes of practice, the girls had an excellent performance and received a good response. Lee Jung exclaimed, “This is what happens when dancers dance together.”
Red Velvet
Red Velvet also has many activities when one of the members is absent. What’s heartwarming is that the remaining 4 girls will always reserve a special space when a member is not there. During the time when Wendy was injured, the 4 members always mentioned her and acted like she was still with them, proving Red Velvet’s strong bond.
BTS
The members of BTS are as close as real brothers. So, when a member happens to be absent, they always leave a place blank or use an object as a symbol for that member. This is why BTS fans are OT7.
During the press conference to release the album BE, BTS appeared with a 6-member lineup, without Suga. Therefore, the members left a blank space between V and Jin. BTS even took Suga’s standee with them when taking photos.
BLACKPINK
After becoming globally famous, the BLACKPINK girls had the opportunity to meet many famous Hollywood stars. However, in the group’s photos taken with international stars, Jisoo was regrettably absent.
TWICE
At the end of October 2021, due to health reasons, Jeongyeon had to temporarily suspend group activities to rest and recover. At that time, JYP opened for sale the Season’s Greetings calendar photo set for Japanese fans of TWICE, but there were only pictures of 8 members. Fans couldn’t believe that JYP would leave Jeongyeon out. This incident made many OT9 fans angry.
Fans feel sad whenever a member of a K-pop group has to miss out on the group’s activities. They wish the idols good health so that they can devote their full attention to the group. The warm attitudes of the remaining members toward the absentee, on the other hand, are what warms fans’ hearts.
