Felix, a member of K-pop boy band Stray Kids, was injured in a car accident after the group’s fan meeting in Incheon, South Korea on Feb. 15.
JYP Entertainment issued two statements regarding the accident.
Felix (top) and Stray Kids (X)
“After the fan meeting, Felix was in a vehicle (Carnival), that was slowly making its way from the Inspire Arena parking lot [located in Incheon] towards the main lobby, when a shuttle bus, that was moving slowly behind, collided with the left rear side of the vehicle,” it said.
It added, “The accident itself was minor, but the momentary shift in Felix's weight onto his arm caused him to collide with the armrest inside the vehicle, resulting in a fracture.”
“Immediately after the accident, Felix was quickly taken to the hospital for a thorough examination, where medical professionals advised that he needs adequate rest and proper treatment for the time being. Felix is currently resting and focusing on his recovery,” the agency said.
In its second statement, JYP Entertainment said Felix underwent X-ray and MRI scan to determine his injury.
“After the accident, Felix was taken to a hospital near the concert venue where he had an X-ray examination and was noted to have a fracture. This was the information we announced to our fans,” it said.
The agency added, “In order to ensure swift action, we first visited multiple emergency rooms. But as the accident happened late at night on a weekend, some places were missing medical staff and the inspection itself took longer than usual. Therefore, we weren't able to notify our fans immediately after the accident. We deeply appreciate your patience and understanding of this situation.”
“Later on, following the medical staff's opinion, Felix was transferred to a higher-level general hospital where he underwent an MRI scan and was examined by specialized faculty. Upon additional examination, it was determined that the fracture line seen on the initial X-ray was a childhood injury and at the moment there's a pinched nerve near that area,” it said.
It said, “Therefore, we will be keeping an eye on our artist's recovery progress and will go through necessary treatment based on the medical team's findings. Our artist's health and recovery are our top priority, and we're working closely with the medical team to provide him with the care he needs in the best possible environment. “
As a result, Felix will not be able to attend the third and last day of the Stray Kids 5th Fanmeeting “SKZ 5’Clock” slated on Feb. 16 at Inspire Arena in Incheon.