During a livestream, TXT member Taehyun from Los Angeles, CA recently made a heartbreaking confession about the challenging conditions he faced while preparing for the group’s current tour.
Even as I took it out, I said, “A little…” “Isn’t that like me?” The story is that while preparing, I was so sad, depressed, and frustrated that I cried alone in my room at night. No, no… no… … … … No, he didn’t make any sound, just held his breath and tears were flowing.. https://t.co/GiYMSHOppi pic.twitter.com/ji2r1ZjRTn
— Filth Tide (@txt_sarangdan2) May 21, 2024
The HYBE boy group is currently touring in the US as part of their ACT: PROMISE tour and have already completed two successful shows.
Throughout the livestream, Taehyun openly discussed the significant physical and emotional toll that the preparation process had on him.
He revealed that he struggled with an illness while practicing, greatly impeding his performance and causing him great distress.
“I was sick and couldn’t give my best, It was so frustrating and depressing that I ended up crying alone in my room at night.”- Taehyun
The disclosure immediately raised concern from fans, who had already observed indications of fatigue among the group members, specifically Soobin.
I’m so fucking scared about this, about Soobin’s health status as well as all the other members, @BIGHIT_MUSIC we don’t need concerts, WE DON’T NEED ANY DAMN CONCERT ANYMORE!!! WE ONLY WANT THEM TO REST!!! let them rest they are human!!! pic.twitter.com/lJWgoZXqTK
— shey soop (@luvsoobie__) May 6, 2024
it is concerning that we are two days in to your and on both days this has happened to soobin. that company need to do better. jeopardising their health is not ok. even when exhausted they give their all, you’re going to burn them out. let them rest. pic.twitter.com/Ic2ppwAXJv
— yue’s home 숩 🪽 (@seekingtxt) May 4, 2024
“I couldn’t sing until the day before the rehearsal. I’m supposed to be a singer so during the time I couldn’t sing, I was so upset I’ve been so sad, depressed, and frustrated while preparing that I cried once at night. I cried alone in my room. There was no sound, just tears flowing. In my mind, crying should come with sound, but there was no sound, just tears kept flowing.”- Taehyun
Despite the added distress, Yeonjun, another member of TXT, joined the livestream’s comments to show his support for Taehyun. He also shared that he had persevered through a high fever of 39 degrees Celsius (102.2 degrees Fahrenheit) during practice.
Yeonjun on taehyun’s wv live🦊: i know i know🦊: even though his fever was 39 degrees but that fella still pushed himself hard to practice. respect bro🦊: baby dont cry 😭😭🦊: all the best for tomorrow too, brother pic.twitter.com/IPOWhhqrck
— Tan𓃦 (@for_yawnzzn) May 21, 2024
Despite Yeonjun’s intention to showcase Taehyun’s unwavering dedication, the revelation caused fans to express their outrage towards HYBE for allowing such conditions.
Fans utilized social media platforms to convey their shock and disappointment, denouncing HYBE for failing to sufficiently safeguard the health and welfare of its artists.
no person should be out of bed, let alone WORKING with a 39 degree fever!! that’s literally dangerous. whether it was taehyun or the company pushing him, HEALTH IS ALWAYS FIRST‼️
— ayu˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ (la day 1💗) (@ayuxtaes) May 21, 2024
“It is unacceptable,”tweeted one fan. “No individual should be forced to endure such conditions, particularly not at the expense of their well-being.”
Currently, HYBE has not addressed the increasing criticism.
Meanwhile, TXT has their next concert scheduled for May 22 in Los Angeles as they continue their US tour.
Despite the uncertainty, fans continue to hold onto the hope that the company will prioritize the well-being of its members and take appropriate measures going forward.
what is so hard about giving your group a break. why overwork them? txt is super successful so there is no need to always have them work on projects. there is clearly something wrong with bighit for making taehyun practice with a 102 degree fever. do better. pic.twitter.com/l71zXJgZ8J
— viv ⭐️ MULLET TYUN (@aeeditoo) May 21, 2024
Taehyun’s honesty has brought attention to the often overlooked challenges that idols face, leading to a wider conversation about the rigorous demands of the entertainment industry and the significance of prioritizing the well-being of artists.
So you are telling me that while preparing for the tour taehyun got a fever at 39 degree?!? They are still humans what is this company doing???
— Maryam Oath (fan account) (@txtdom) May 21, 2024
As the tour continues, supporters are closely monitoring the health and safety of TXT members, eagerly anticipating a positive outcome to the issues that have been raised.
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