November 10, 2025 | 04:22 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - On Sunday, November 9, 2025, South Korean pop soloist Hyuna collapsed mid-performance while singing her chart-topping hit “Bubble Pop!” at the Waterbomb Festival in Macau.
The unexpected incident, captured in multiple fan videos, quickly went viral, sparking widespread concern and online discussion.
As the music abruptly halted, two backup dancers swiftly assisted the singer before security personnel escorted her off the stage. The festival momentarily paused as attendees watched in shock, awaiting updates on Hyuna’s condition.
Hyuna Apologizes to Fans on Personal Instagram
Following her onstage collapse at the Waterbomb Festival in Macau, K-pop icon HyunA took to Instagram late on November 9 to apologize and reassure fans of her recovery.
The former member of Wonder Girls, 4Minute, and Triple H expressed deep remorse, writing, “I’m truly sorry. It was only a short time since my last performance, but I wanted to show you my best side.”
In her heartfelt post, HyunA admitted she had no memory of fainting mid-performance and apologized to fans who had traveled to Macau to see her. “Many fans came all the way to Macau, and I’m so sorry,” she wrote. “I’ll try to build up my stamina and continue giving my best.”
Concluding her message on a comforting note, the 33-year-old singer assured followers that she was fine and urged them not to worry. “Don’t worry about me. I hope everyone has a good night,” she added.
Speculations on Hyuna’s Rapid Weight Loss Resurfaced
As concern mounts over Hyuna’s recent onstage collapse, speculation has intensified regarding the K-pop star’s dramatic weight loss and its possible link to the incident.
While the official cause of her fainting at the Waterbomb Festival in Macau remains unconfirmed, many fans and observers have pointed to her rapid 10-kilogram (22-pound) weight loss over the past month as a potential factor.
Hyuna, whose full name is Kim Hyun-ah, had been candid about her strict diet and fluctuating relationship with body image, frequently sharing updates on social media.
In an Instagram post dated October 3, she chastised herself for overeating, vowing to “snap out of it and go on a strict diet,” and reminded herself of her preference for being slim.
By November 4, she revealed she had successfully reduced her weight to 49 kilograms, captioning a photo of her scale with the words, “It’s so hard to change the first digit from the 50s. I still have a long way to go.”
The 33-year-old performer had also declared in October that she was recommitting to “hardcore dieting,” citing the physical strain she felt during dance practices due to added weight.
As discussions swirl online, neither Hyuna nor her management has issued an official statement addressing whether her recent health scare was linked to her weight loss regimen.
Nonetheless, the episode has reignited broader debates within the K-pop industry about the extreme pressures placed on idols to maintain specific physical standards.
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