CORTIS member Keonho fractured both his little fingers after a fall and is currently wearing casts and braces to aid recovery, his agency confirmed on July 15. The 17-year-old singer will limit arm movements and perform without choreography at the group’s concerts in Incheon on July 18 and 19 to accommodate his injury [1, 2, 3].
Keonho expressed regret over causing concern among fans and promised to focus on treatment for a quick recovery. "The [upcoming] tour ‘Put Your Phone Down’ is my first tour as a CORTIS, so I really wanted to show you the five of us. I really wanted to participate. I can’t participate in the choreography with my friends, but I'll try to show you a great performance as much as I can. Thank you so much to the COER who always supports us in any situation," he said [1].
He also issued apologies in multiple statements, saying in Chinese, “I am really sorry to have made everyone worried. I will take responsibility and focus on treatment to recover as quickly as possible,” and “I will work hard to return healthy and stand before everyone again soon.” [2, 3]
The medical team will closely monitor Keonho’s condition and decide on his involvement in upcoming shows, including the Chicago House of Blues concert on July 31 and the Lollapalooza festival on August 1. Adjustments to his participation will be made based on his recovery progress [1, 2].
CORTIS launched their first world tour 'Put Your Phone Down' following their Lollapalooza debut. The group debuted one year ago, quickly gaining popularity with their debut album selling over 436,000 copies in its first week and peaking at No. 15 on the Billboard 200. Their latest EP, GREENGREEN, reached No. 3 on the same chart [1].
Keonho’s injury and modified performances at the Incheon concerts mark the first major disruption in the tour schedule, with decisions about his presence at the North American leg pending based on medical advice.
