K-pop star HyunA experienced a health scare during her show at the Waterbomb Festival in Macau on Sunday evening. She fainted while singing her hit 2011 song “Bubble Pop.” Her backup dancers rushed to her aid, and a bodyguard helped her off the stage.
Fans expressed concern for HyunA across social media for hours. She later updated her followers on Instagram, reassuring them about her condition:
“It was a short break between performances, but I wanted to show you my best. I don’t remember anything that happened, and I feel like I wasn’t professional,” she said.
“I just want to say thank you for admiring, cherishing, and loving me since I was very young, even though I’ve always been lacking. Don’t worry about me.”
Some fans linked her fainting to a recent dramatic 10 kg weight loss over the past month due to a strict diet. However, HyunA has a known medical condition—vasovagal syncope—which causes her to black out and feel emotional distress frequently. She has experienced fainting episodes before.
Despite fainting during her performance, HyunA is recovering and has thanked fans for their support, highlighting her ongoing battle with vasovagal syncope.
Author's note: HyunA's fainting reflects the challenges of performing with a medical condition, yet her gratitude and resilience resonate deeply with fans.