Get Well Soon, Han: Stray Kids Star Steps Back for Health Reasons

Sometimes the healthiest move an idol can make is stepping off stage. Stray Kids' Han sat out today's live broadcast of Show! Music Core after doctors advised him to prioritize…

August 15, 2026
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Sometimes the healthiest move an idol can make is stepping off stage. Stray Kids’ Han sat out today’s live broadcast of Show! Music Core after doctors advised him to prioritize rest and treatment for a skin condition.

What Happened

JYP Entertainment confirmed Han visited a hospital this morning after experiencing itching on his facial skin. Following a medical examination, doctors advised prompt treatment and adequate rest due to skin inflammation, leading the agency to pull him from the day’s Music Core lineup.

Stray Kids: Overview

DetailInfo
MemberHan (Han Ji-sung)
GroupStray Kids
AgencyJYP Entertainment
ReasonSkin inflammation, advised rest by doctors
Missed EventShow! Music Core live broadcast, August 15
Stray Kids

The Full Agency Statement

JYP Entertainment released the following message to fans:

“Han visited a hospital this morning after experiencing itching on his facial skin. After receiving a medical examination, he was advised by medical professionals to receive prompt and appropriate treatment and to get sufficient rest due to skin inflammation. Accordingly, Han will not be participating in today’s live broadcast of Show! Music Core. We kindly ask for the understanding of all fans who have been waiting for Han. We will continue to prioritize the health of our artist and do our best to support Han’s speedy recovery.”

Who Is Han?

Han Ji-sung is Stray Kids’ main rapper, vocalist, and a key member of the group’s in-house production team, 3Racha, alongside Bang Chan and Changbin. Since debuting in 2018, he’s built a reputation as one of K-pop’s most prolific songwriters, having penned credits for well over 150 tracks.

For more K-pop news and idol health updates, check out TechnoSports’ entertainment section. To learn more about Han’s career and discography, visit his Wikipedia profile.

FAQs

Q: Why did Han miss Music Core?

He was advised by doctors to rest and get treatment for skin inflammation after visiting a hospital that morning.

Q: What is Han’s role in Stray Kids?

He is the group’s main rapper and vocalist, and a core member of their production unit, 3Racha.

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