[Exclusive] Rocket Punch Yunkyoung Minimizes Activities Due to 'Traumatic Synovitis'

Rocket Punch's Yoon Kyung diagnosed with 'traumatic synovitis' / Photo by Woollim Entertainment

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Sung-yeol] Yoon-kyung of the idol group Rocket Punch has been diagnosed with 'traumatic synovitis' and will minimize her activities going forward.

Yoon-kyung's agency, Woollim Entertainment, stated in an official statement on the 17th, "Yoon-kyung experienced knee pain while preparing for the new album and was diagnosed with 'traumatic synovitis.'

The agency added, "Following the specialist's opinion that there was no issue with her activities, we minimized Yoon-kyung's schedule to help manage her condition and ensure a successful comeback. However, after starting activities with 'BOUNCY' and monitoring the situation, we judged that it would be difficult for her to handle schedules involving choreography, including music shows."

They continued, "However, aside from her knee, there are no other health issues, and Yoon-kyung herself strongly wishes not to cause concern to fans who have waited six months for the comeback. Therefore, she will participate in schedules excluding music shows to meet fans," adding, "Accordingly, from this week's music shows, the five members excluding Yoon-kyung will perform the 'BOUNCY' stage."

They also stated, "Yoon-kyung will join and meet fans on stage as soon as she recovers her health."

Rocket Punch recently released their second mini-album, 'RED PUNCH,' and are currently promoting the title track 'BOUNCY.'

The full statement from Woollim Entertainment is as follows:

Hello, this is Woollim Entertainment.

First, we would like to thank all the fans who always support Rocket Punch.

We would like to inform you about Rocket Punch member Yoon-kyung's activities. During the preparation for the new album, Yoon-kyung experienced knee pain and was diagnosed with 'traumatic synovitis.'

Following the specialist's opinion that there was no issue with her activities, we minimized Yoon-kyung's schedule to help manage her condition and ensure a successful comeback. However, after starting activities with 'BOUNCY' and monitoring the situation, we judged that it would be difficult for her to handle schedules involving choreography, including music shows.

However, aside from her knee, there are no other health issues, and Yoon-kyung strongly wishes not to cause concern to fans who have waited six months for the comeback. Therefore, she will participate in schedules excluding music shows to meet fans.

Accordingly, from this week's music shows, the five members excluding Yoon-kyung will perform the 'BOUNCY' stage, and Yoon-kyung will join and meet fans on stage as soon as she recovers her health.

We sincerely thank the fans who support Rocket Punch's activities for their second mini-album [RED PUNCH], and we assure you that we will prioritize the artist's health and condition and provide full support for their activities.

We also ask for your generous support and encouragement for the five members who will continue activities with 'BOUNCY.'

Thank you.