On Monday, Choi wrote on a fan community platform that he had never fainted since his debut and said he was surprised by what happened. “You must have been really shocked. I was, too,” he said.
He said he had not been feeling well but did not realize it was that serious. “I’m recovering well now, eating well and resting, so I don’t think you need to worry too much,” he added.
Choi said he would return to his usual self soon and show fans him playing drums again. He apologized to fans and audience members who were startled and thanked festival staff for their concern.
Choi previously collapsed after losing consciousness during the “2026 First Music Station” performance on Jan. 31 at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang, south of Seoul.
His agency, FNC Entertainment, said on a fan platform that he showed signs of temporary exhaustion during the show and was checked by medical staff. The company said no major health issues were found and that he is resting while his recovery is monitored. It apologized for causing concern and said it would more closely monitor the artist’s condition going forward.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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