According to Billboard, KATSEYE member Megan revealed photos of her severe ankle injury on a Weverse livestream on Tuesday, September 1, after a sprained ankle forced the girl group to cancel its performance at Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural charity festival, Daisy Chain Fields. The 20-year-old performer showed bandmates Yoonchae and Lara pictures of her bruised, tennis-ball-sized left ankle from a hotel room, explaining that the swelling had since subsided.
KATSEYE’s Festival Cancellation and Member Lineup Changes
According to Billboard, KATSEYE had been scheduled to perform at Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural charity festival on August 29 in Irvine, California. However, the group announced two days prior that it had to withdraw from the lineup because Megan sprained her ankle during tour rehearsal. In an individual Instagram Story statement cited by Billboard, Megan told fans that her doctors advised her to stay off the foot to heal for the tour. Alt-pop singer Devon Again stepped in to fill the slot at Daisy Chain Fields, though Megan, Yoonchae, and Lara made a brief stage appearance to introduce the beneficiary charity Baby2Baby, as reported by Billboard.
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Following the festival, the girl group launched the Wildworld Tour in Dublin on Tuesday. Billboard notes that only four of the six members took the stage for the opening date. Manon has been on hiatus since February, and Sophia temporarily stepped away from the band in August.
Pro Tip: Staying Updated on K-Pop Group Tours
Always check official artist platforms like Weverse and verified social media channels for real-time announcements regarding member lineup changes and sudden schedule shifts before attending major concerts or music festivals.
Weverse Livestream Reveals the Extent of the Injury
During the September 1 livestream on Weverse, Megan chatted casually with bandmates Yoonchae and Lara in a hotel room before bringing up her medical recovery. According to Billboard, Megan asked if she should show the swelling, noting that her left ankle had reached the size of a tennis ball. When she pulled up the photos, Yoonchae and Lara gasped at the extent of the damage, which featured a red and visibly enlarged left ankle compared to the right.
“My ankle was purple,” Megan said during the broadcast, according to Billboard. She added that the joint had since returned to its normal color, though it remained slightly swollen. The group’s new EP, WILD, recently debuted atop the Billboard 200, securing the band its first-ever No. 1 on the chart, as reported by Billboard.
Did You Know?
KATSEYE’s new EP WILD debuted atop the Billboard 200, marking the band’s first-ever No. 1 on the chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did KATSEYE cancel their Daisy Chain Fields performance?
According to Billboard, KATSEYE canceled their appearance at Olivia Rodrigo’s festival because member Megan sprained her ankle during tour rehearsals a few days prior.
Who replaced KATSEYE at Olivia Rodrigo’s charity festival?
Alt-pop singer Devon Again performed in KATSEYE’s place at Daisy Chain Fields, while members Megan, Yoonchae, and Lara made a brief guest appearance on stage, according to Billboard.
How many members are currently performing on KATSEYE’s Wildworld Tour?
According to Billboard, four of the six members took the stage for the tour’s opening night in Dublin, as Manon has been on hiatus since February and Sophia stepped away temporarily in August.
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