Sick Male Idol Takes The Stage In Tears, Fans Left Emotional

On April 21, the group held a showcase event that was simultaneously live-streamed on Weverse.

The showcase began normally, but after the first portion, member Nicholas’s health took a turn, resulting in the idol needing to sit out the remainder of the show.

The idol briefly returned to the stage to apologize for being unable to perform, crying while doing so.  Before leaving the stage, he apologized again, promising to work on his recovery so he could greet fans again.

🍓 hello, this is nicholas.
👥 it’s okay!
🍓 to the lunés who came today, i’m so sorry i can’t perform today.
👥 it’s okay~ 🫂🫂 it’s okay!
🍓 i didn’t want to worry and disappoint you
👤 NO!!!!
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— cori ★ (@minisodeweno) April 21, 2026

Following the event, XY Labels released a statement on Nicholas’s health and a subsequent update, informing that he would miss two scheduled appearances.

Hello,
This is YX LABELS.

We would like to provide an update regarding &TEAM member Nicholas’s condition.

Nicholas experienced a sudden decline in his health today and was therefore unable to participate in part of the showcase performance for “&TEAM 3rd EP SHOWCASE We on Fire.” We ask for your kind understanding.

Although the artist had a strong desire to perform, it was determined that his condition at the time made it difficult for him to carry out the performance. As such, the company prioritized his health and limited his participation to only certain parts of the stage.

Nicholas is currently resting and focusing on recovery, and we are continuing to monitor his condition. We sincerely apologize to the audience who attended the showcase today for any concern caused, and we will continue to prioritize the artist’s health in managing future schedules.

If there are any changes to upcoming schedules, we will inform you as soon as possible.

Thank you.

[+ Schedule Notice]
We would also like to inform you regarding Nicholas’s schedule.

Nicholas will unfortunately be unable to attend today’s (4/22) pre-recording for SBS “Inkigayo” and the “&TEAM 3rd EP ‘We on Fire’” commemorative fan signing event (MusicArt).

We sincerely apologize to fans who were looking forward to today’s schedule and ask for your understanding regarding this sudden absence.

While the artist strongly wishes to participate in all scheduled activities, we will continue to prioritize his recovery, and future schedules may be subject to change accordingly.

We will do our best to ensure that the artist recovers quickly and can greet fans again in good health.

Thank you.

— XY Labels

Fans were left emotional by Nicholas’s response, and have wished him well. Get well soon, Nicholas!

nicholas apologizing because he wasn’t well enough to continue performing and it makes me think about how im really glad he has the members there to lift his head and tell him that it’s okay and he doesn’t need to apologize. health comes first. always. pic.twitter.com/w4H74xrffk

— cherie (@cupidnicho) April 21, 2026

the host starting an “it’s okay” chant with the crowd because Nicholas was apologising for being SICK is so nice ☹️💔 please get well soon Nico and don’t feel guilty about not being able to perform! Your health will always come first pic.twitter.com/DLewmxQE5F

— mira⁹ (@ungkookk) April 21, 2026

my weno…i hope he knows he’s loved and cared for by many, and that he doesn’t need to downplay his sickness and apologize for not being able to perform 🙁

— alexa 🐺 (@ejpopbase) April 21, 2026