Hyein, a 15-year-old member of K-pop girl group NewJeans, suffered an injury resulting in the suspension of her activities. 

Ador, the group’s agency, announced the details about Hyein’s injury. 

“Hyein suffered an injury during her practice, forcing her to suspend her schedule for the time being,” the agency said. 

NewJeans' Hyein (Instagram)

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It added, “Hyein developed pain in the top of her foot while practicing and went to the hospital for a detailed examination. Upon examination, she was found to have microfractures and the medical staff advised her to minimize her movements until she recovered.”

“Accordingly, Hyein plans to suspend her schedule for the time being and focus on her treatment and recovery. We will do our best to help her resume her activities in good health,” Ador said. 

According to the Texas-based Sunnyvale Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center website, a microfracture is “a tinier break in the bone, more like a hairline crack, often caused by overdoing it or a minor bump or fall. Unlike stress fractures that prefer your legs and feet, microfractures can show up anywhere, like in your knees. The pain here can be sharp, and you might feel swelling or even a weird locking sensation in your joint. Healing time? It's a bit of a mixed bag, usually between 6 to 12 weeks, and it's all about keeping that joint as stress-free as possible.”

It added, “Small bone cracks, even though tiny, pose a big problem in the area of bone injuries. They happen when small breaks or cracks occur in the bone, usually because of too much use or constant stress. Imagine an athlete always jumping or a normal person with just a slight fall; these times can cause tiny cracks. These do not break the whole bone like complete fractures, but they can still make it hard to move and cause pain.”