Fans were worried about BOYNEXTDOOR Leehan's appearance and health.
On the online forum titled, "Wow, It's My First Time Seeing An Idol With Herpes," the author uploaded a post highlighting Leehan's lips, which appeared to have blisters. OP also wondered if he sustained the condition due to fatigue.
"BOYNEXTDOOR posted an unedited photo and look at the blisters on Leehan's lips," OP captioned. "Did he get them because of fatigue?"
In the comments section, K-netz sympathized with the idol and expressed how hectic his schedule must be with the group. They also claimed that the cold sores are due to fatigue and stress. Read their comments below:
"He's a kid who doesn't want to show fans his sick side so seeing posts like these makes me sad."
"It must be hard."
"He seriously must be sick and having a hard time. I don't have herpes, but I have shingles and I can understand his pain."
"It must be so painful."
"Wow, that's so severe though? It must hurt."
"I have cheilitis and have been having a hard time for months now so this feels relatable. Let's all improve our immune system."
"Imagine how insane his schedule must be. I feel bad for him."
"Wow what to do, how are they still promoting a kid like this? He has to rest."
"You can have herpes flare-ups even without sexual contact. I hope that nobody misunderstands."
"I hope he rests well, this is an issue with his immune system."
International fans also prompted KOZ Entertainment to let Leehan rest and recover.
"He literally was continuously going around to promote with his lips swollen, he could barely talk."
"He tried his best but you could tell he was in so much pain. I hope he can rest soon."
"I have never seen a flare-up like that in real life. Most people have a pea-sized area, the smaller ones are common."
"He looks tired and sick as hell even with makeup and his eyes seem so sad. Poor kid just let him miss some promotions and rest."
No but why would they make him or let him work like that? He should've been treating that ASAP with topical creams and at this point, he actually needs medication."
Meanwhile, on social media platform X (Twitter), some fans called out certain internet users for spreading speculative remarks regarding the idol's lip condition and argued that it was just a cold sore. Others simply showed their concern for Leehan.
