{
  "id": 10826537,
  "title": "Winter of K-pop girl group aespa will sit out the group's concert in Dallas due to health issues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/winter-of-k-pop-girl-group-aespa-will-sit-out-the-groups-concert-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T01:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260930/winter-of-k-pop-girl-group-aespa-will-sit-out-the-groups-concert-in-dallas-due-to-health-issues"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SM Entertainment announced on Wednesday that Winter, one of the members of the K-pop girl group aespa, will not perform at the concert in Dallas due to health concerns. The agency disclosed this on aespa's fan platform. Winter had previously struggled with health issues before the scheduled Miami concert, but she still took the stage because she was determined to perform with her fellow members and keep the show going. Despite her efforts to recover, her health condition did not improve, and she sought medical attention after the Miami performance. She was diagnosed with shingles, a viral infection causing a painful rash. Despite her resolve to participate in the Dallas concert, medical advice emphasized that her well-being should be the top priority. Consequently, Winter and the agency decided that she would not appear at the Dallas show and would focus on resting instead. The concert and the accompanying events will still go ahead with the group's other members, namely K, Jessi, and Winter's replacement.",
  "summary": "SM Entertainment said Wednesday through aespa's fan platform that Winter will not participate in the Dallas concert or the accompanying hi-bye and send-off events. \"Winter recently experienced health issues ahead of the Miami concert, but she took the stage out of her strong desire to perform alongside the other members and continue with the show,\" the agency said. \"However, her condition did not…",
  "key_points": [
    "Winter, aespa member, will miss Dallas concert due to health issues",
    "Shingles diagnosis led to decision, causing painful rash",
    "Group will proceed with performance, Jessi replaces Winter"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This development means aespa's Dallas concert will proceed with only three members, as Winter prioritizes her health and recovery from a viral infection diagnosis over her performance commitment.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Winter of K-pop girl group aespa will sit out the group's concert in Dallas due to health issues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/winter-of-k-pop-girl-group-aespa-will-sit-out-the-groups-concert-in-10830158",
        "published": "2026-09-30T02:02:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Winter of aespa to Skip Dallas Concert Due to Shingles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/winter-of-aespa-to-skip-dallas-concert-due-to-shingles",
        "published": "2026-09-30T03:26:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}