Moka has reportedly suffered a leg injury, according to BELIFT LAB. As a result, the idol will perform while sitting in upcoming music events. Fans have voiced concerns with HYBE and pointed out the increase in injured HYBE idols over the past few months.
On August 9, BELIFT LAB released an official statement on Weverse announcing Moka's health condition and participation. According to the agency, Moka sustained a leg muscle injury and was advised to rest by medical professionals.
The agency also discussed her participation in ILLIT's upcoming performances for "MUSIC EXPO" and "Music Core," where the idol would be performing while seated. BELIFT then assured fans that Moka's health would be prioritized.
The statement added that the company would manage Moka's schedule flexibly and support her recovery. Read the full statement below: :
"Hello. This is BELIFT LAB.
We want to give you an update regarding Moka's upcoming schedule. This week, Moka suffered from a leg muscle injury, and she was advised by medical staff to rest.
She will participate in MUSIC EXPO on August 11 and Show! Music Core on August 12, but will remain seated on stage and will not be performing the choreography. We would also like to ask for your kind understanding.
BELIFT LAB will prioritize the advice from medical professionals and put the artist's recovery above all else. We plan to manage Moka's schedule in a flexible manner. The company will do its best to help Moka in her recovery and return in good health.
Thank you."
On social media, many fans expressed concern for Moka. Some fans also criticized the agency, pointing out the increasing number of HYBE idols suffering from injuries in 2024.
Comments included
"If you really care about the recovery of your artists, then you wouldn't bring Moka on stage, as well as Wonhee and ENHYPEN."
"The amount of HYBE artists having physical injuries is concerning omg."
"Shouldn't this concern everyone, especially ILLIT fans on how the group isn't even a year old and two of them already have these injuries?
"She should be resting, not performing while seated."
ANOTHER HYBE idol with a leg injury. Thats like 6 in total this year! They gotta check their dance practice studio floors or something, probably too rigid with no "give" or "bounce" to them. This cant be just a coincidence. https://t.co/SmCEmFYzXS
oh god all the artists in that shitty company are overworked, hybe let your artists rest, they are human too they are not just good for making money so bangpig can buy mansions and date women https://t.co/g0r8cXmE3X
so that makes jay, beomgyu, wonhee, hyein, daniela and now moka. man if only there was something we could do to show hybe that it's a shitty ass company whose owners need to rot in hell. if only someone had suggested a boycott or something maybe a couple months ago https://t.co/xujpKIBRTB
from a group whos not even 1 year old and like 6th hybe idol whos hurt why the fuck isnt everyone boycotting that fucking company https://t.co/e2uazOnTxj