ITZY’s Yuna to Sit Out Shenzhen Fan Sign Events Due to Health Concerns

ITZY member Yuna will not attend the group’s upcoming offline fan sign events in Shenzhen after a recent medical examination led to a recommendation for hospitalization and recovery.

JYP Entertainment announced on July 30 that Yuna had visited a hospital after developing a high fever. Following an internal medicine examination, she was diagnosed with inflammation, and a specialist advised that she receive hospital treatment. As a result, the agency confirmed that she will sit out the scheduled Shenzhen fan sign events on August 1 and August 2.

The two events are tied to ITZY’s mini album promotions and were scheduled as in-person meetings with fans in China. While Yuna will be absent, the agency said the other four members, Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, and Chaeryeong, are currently expected to participate as planned.

Agency Prioritizes Recovery

The announcement framed the decision as a health-first measure, with JYP Entertainment saying it would prioritize Yuna’s treatment and recovery. The agency also apologized to fans who had been waiting for the events, acknowledging that the change comes shortly before the scheduled appearances.

For fan sign winners, any event-specific changes related to Yuna’s absence are expected to be communicated individually through MakeStar. That detail suggests the basic event structure will continue, but some participant arrangements may be adjusted because the full group will not be present.

Yuna’s absence affects only the Shenzhen fan sign events announced for August 1 and August 2. No broader schedule change was included in the announcement, and no timeline for her return was specified. In situations like this, agencies typically avoid setting a recovery date until an artist’s condition has stabilized and medical staff can make a clearer assessment.

The statement did not disclose further medical details beyond the high fever, inflammation diagnosis, and hospitalization recommendation. That limited wording is common in health notices involving active idols, where agencies usually share only enough information to explain a public schedule change while leaving the artist’s private treatment details out of the announcement.

What It Means For ITZY’s Schedule

The update arrives during a promotional period in which fan events remain a central part of K-pop album activity. Offline fan signs are especially important because they give selected fans a brief direct interaction with members, often after album purchases or event applications. A member’s sudden absence can therefore affect both the emotional tone of the event and the practical arrangements for winners.

At the same time, the decision reflects an increasingly visible industry norm: artists are more often being pulled from public schedules when illness requires rest or treatment. While fans may be disappointed by a missed appearance, health-related absences are generally treated as necessary interruptions rather than ordinary scheduling conflicts.

For international events, those adjustments can be especially sensitive because fans may have arranged travel, lodging, or time away from work to attend. Clear notice through official channels helps reduce confusion over who will appear, how benefits will be handled, and whether any member-specific portions of the event need to be changed.

ITZY’s remaining members are set to proceed with the Shenzhen events, allowing the group to maintain its commitments while Yuna focuses on recovery. The arrangement balances the expectations of fans who planned to attend with the immediate need to keep an artist from performing or participating while unwell.

The group has built much of its public identity around high-energy performances and close fan interaction, making even a short absence notable for supporters who follow every schedule. Still, the current notice points to a temporary health-related absence rather than a change in the group’s overall activities.

For now, the key update is straightforward: Yuna is receiving medical care after a high fever and inflammation diagnosis, and she will not participate in ITZY’s August 1 and 2 Shenzhen fan sign events. Further changes, if any, are expected to be shared through official event channels.