Beloved Girl Group Idol Performs While Bleeding, Draws Radically Divided Reactions

A video featuring ILLIT member Wonhee during a recent performance has become a hot topic on social media.

ILLIT recently took the stage at the Inspire Arena to perform at their PRESS START Encore concert in Korea on October 17, KST. During the performance, Wonhee appeared to have sustained a minor injury on her knee, which started bleeding while she was still dancing. The idol handled the situation like an absolute pro and put on a band-aid later when she found the opportunity to sit down.

Wonhee omg 🙁 Iroha checking up on her aw I hope they all stay safe pic.twitter.com/VQEYMTOzjA

— ً (@eehnovv) October 18, 2026

The clips of her performing with the bleeding knee has since gone viral across social media, drawing massive praise from fans for pushing through the performance despite actively bleeding.

I feel so worried for her but she doesn’t want gllit to worry. Wonhee is such a pro idol

— Eli (@wonheeqt) October 18, 2026

However, many took jabs at such reactions, criticizing them to be overzealous.

love wonhee but do you guys praise your friends for getting through the day when they scrape their knee

— ۟ (@oshawons) October 18, 2026

Acting like her leg got amputated mid concert

— hazel🐇 (@Sacredang3l) October 18, 2026

she’ll be fine

— liz 𖹭 ֶָ֢ (@lokumkii) October 18, 2026

Some also voiced their concern about her performing despite the injury, and the recurring incidents of ILLIT getting hurt while performing during their latest comeback.

Stop encouraging this behavior, they are also humans

— AceSa🐢BM7 (@Gejno24) October 18, 2026

okay this isn’t funny. first yunah neck is hurt. second, Iroha ankle is hurt. Now wonhee knee?? wtf..MINJU STAY SAFE

— 다니☆~「 𝑩𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑲 𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑵 」 (@JwonAhn) October 18, 2026

Meanwhile, the group has gotten caught up in a major controversy regarding their stage outfit. Read more about it here:

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