ILLIT's Wonhee and Iroha Suffer Ankle Injuries, Will Adjust Choreography for Festival Stage

BELIFT LAB announced on October 29 that ILLIT members Wonhee and Iroha sustained ankle injuries during recent schedules and have been receiving treatment as they recover.

According to OSEN’s report, the agency shared the news through ILLIT’s official channel the same day: “Wonhee and Iroha sustained ankle injuries during recent schedules and have been receiving treatment, and are currently recovering.”

The injuries will affect the group’s stage plans right away. For today’s appearance at the Yonsei University festival, the agency said it will take the members’ condition and the outdoor stage environment into account, adjusting formations and choreography in part if necessary. “We ask for the generous understanding of everyone who has been waiting for the stage,” BELIFT LAB said, adding that the company “will do its best to support their recovery so that the artists can continue their activities in a healthy and safe manner.”

The announcement comes just three days into ILLIT’s comeback. The group released its fifth mini album ‘BREAK EVEN’ on October 26, led by the title track “You’re Under Arrest,” an electro-pop song built around a bright whistle hook that delivers a bold warning to someone who mistakes habitual kindness for something more. OSEN notes that the lyrics, which list out “criminal evidence,” connect to storylines from the group’s earlier work, adding an extra layer for fans following the group’s narrative.

It is the second ankle-injury announcement for the group in less than two weeks. On October 18, BELIFT LAB said Iroha had sprained her ankle during rehearsal for ILLIT’s encore concert at Incheon Inspire Arena, adding that her stage participation would be decided flexibly to protect the artist. The group is also promoting without Moka, who remains on hiatus to focus on her health, making the adjusted festival stage a closely watched moment for fans.

For now, ILLIT will continue its comeback schedule with adjusted stages while Wonhee and Iroha recover, with fans watching for further updates on both members’ condition and whether the choreography changes extend to upcoming music show appearances.