Belift Lab Under Investigation: ENHYPEN Jay’s Health Statement Sparks Backlash

During ENHYPEN’s current tour in Japan, member Jay once again encountered health obstacles. On June 26, 2024, after their first show in Hiroshima as part of the ENHYPEN FATE PLUS IN JAPAN tour, Jay began to experience severe knee pain, revealing the issue to the public.

Belift Lab, the agency that manages ENHYPEN, released an official statement on June 27, 2024 in response to Jay’s condition. The statement addressed Jay’s health concerns and mentioned the medical advice he received in Hiroshima.

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Jay was advised by medical professionals, as informed by Belift Lab, to decrease the amount of strenuous movements he makes, which includes choreography and intense performances.

[NOTICE]ENHYPEN Jay’s Health Condition and Future Schedule UpdateHello,This is BELIFT LAB.We would like to provide you with information regarding ENHYPEN member Jay’s health and future schedule.Following the ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘FATE PLUS’ IN JAPAN – HIROSHIMA 1st concert… pic.twitter.com/xpHMo56IuJ

— ENHYPEN ASIA 🗝️ (@AsiaEnhypen) June 27, 2024

The statement reads as follows:

“Hello. This is Belift Lab. This is regarding ENHYPEN Jay’s health condition and his upcoming schedules.

After the first day of shows for ENHYPEN FATE PLUS IN JAPAN Hiroshima, Jay experienced knee pain and was treated and diagnosed by local medics. As a result, they advised him to refrain from strenuous movement including choreography and performances, etc.

Although the artist himself possesses a strong will to participate, following the advice from the medics, we will be minimising his movement during today’s show. He will not participate in the sound check and will perform on a chair without dancing for the show. As for Music Core in Japan, ENHYPEN will perform as 6, without Jay. We ask fans for their understanding.

The company prioritizes the health of the artist and will do our best in his treatment and recovery so that he can meet fans healthily as soon as possible. Thank you.”- Belift Lab

Despite reaching a compromise for the concert, Jay has decided not to take part in the upcoming Music Core in Japan on June 28, 2024. This has been a recurring problem, as fans have noted Jay’s past struggles with knee issues, which first arose during the group’s US tour in late 2023.

thank you for working hard during US tour even though you had to endured the pain in your knee. you did so well and i’m beyond proud of you. now it’s time for you to rest properly, your health is the most important thing, jay. i love you so much 🫳🤍pic.twitter.com/r5VrRVyySS

— rin ౨ৎ (@jaysphile) October 23, 2023

is jay wearing a knee supporter? 😭 my jeongseong, i’m still hoping it’s for precautions and that youre not in pain… pls be well my love: ((((pic.twitter.com/17K6gJBfj0

— 🍰 (@chizzkeyt) November 16, 2023

Fans of ENHYPEN have expressed their disappointment regarding Belift Lab’s handling of Jay’s health, believing it to be inadequate. These worries have only grown as Jay’s knee problems have continued, with clear signs of discomfort evident as far back as November 2023, when he was seen wearing a knee brace.

This rly isn’t funny, I need @BELIFTLAB to take this seriously. “Our artists’ health is our top priority”when said artist has endured knee pain for a year now–every single leg of the tour that’s been going on forever. How many wv notices are u gonna release before u wake tf up?

— jay 💌 (@jongseongsjay) June 27, 2024

Jay’s knee pain has been going on for a long time right?? With Belift fcked up schedule, it will never heal. They talk abt prioritizing the artists health but can’t even consider giving them a rest. Fck u @BELIFTLAB

— ‎tashi (@en_tashii) June 27, 2024

Some fans believe that the agency’s approach seems to be more reactive than proactive, as they only take significant measures once the situation has already deteriorated. They point out the demanding nature of Jay’s schedule and the added pressure of preparing for ENHYPEN’s upcoming comeback while also managing an extended tour and other promotional activities.

The group’s busy schedule remains uninterrupted, stretching until late August and culminating in a planned comeback on July 14, 2024.