SM Entertainment Addresses f(x) Krystal's Fainting Spell

According to SM, Krystal is feeling better and has returned to her My Lovely Girl filming schedule. 

Over the weekend, fans were concerned about reports that f(x) member Krystal Jung fainted during the SMTOWN concert in Shanghai.

Fan accounts of the incident spread through the Chinese social media platform Weibo and there was a surge in discussions about the way SM Entertainment treats their artists.

On October 22, the Korean record label released a statement regarding Krystal's health and the fainting episode.

"Krystal took time to rest after she showed signs of dizziness after performing at last Saturday's concert," a rep from SM Entertainment was quoted as saying by Korean media outlet Sports Daily. "She has returned to filming her drama and is following through with her schedule well."

Fans reported that after finishing up their set with a performance of "Red Light" at the October 18 concert, the f(x) members were exiting the stage when Krystal was suddenly seem being supported by her group-mate Victoria. A staff member then helped the ailing singer into the group's van waiting nearby.

This was not Krystal's first fainting spell on stage. In 2011 she passed out during an f(x) performance at at Lotte Duty Free promotional concert.

Krystal is currently starring alongside Rain in the SBS television drama My Lovely Girl.

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