LE SSERAFIM member Kim Chaewon will temporarily step back from scheduled activities due to neck pain, placing fresh attention on the group's upcoming comeback timeline. The update comes just days before LE SSERAFIM is set to release its second full-length album, "PUREFLOW pt.1," on May 22.
Kim Chaewon recently received hospital treatment after experiencing pain around her neck. Following medical advice, she was advised to rest for a period of time while monitoring her recovery. As a result, she is expected to sit out several previously announced schedules, including university festival appearances, Spotify PURE FLOWERS LIVE, and music broadcast promotions.
The decision puts the focus on Kim Chaewon's health first, while also changing the way LE SSERAFIM approaches the first stage of its comeback activities. The group had already started building momentum for "PUREFLOW pt.1" with the pre-release track "CELEBRATION," raising fan anticipation for the new album's concept, performance direction, and full promotional rollout.
Because the news arrived so close to the album release date, fans are closely watching how the group will adjust its early comeback stages. LE SSERAFIM is expected to continue scheduled promotions with modified participation, while Kim Chaewon focuses on recovery. For a performance-driven group, the temporary absence of a key member naturally becomes a major point of discussion, especially during a comeback window when choreography, live stages, and broadcast appearances are central to the campaign.
At the same time, the response from fans has largely centered on support for Kim Chaewon's recovery. In K-pop, intense comeback schedules often place heavy physical demands on artists, and health-related pauses have become an important reminder that long-term well-being must come before short-term promotion. Kim Chaewon's role as a vocalist, performer, and leader figure within LE SSERAFIM makes her condition especially meaningful to fans who want to see her return only when she is ready.
LE SSERAFIM's comeback remains one of the most watched girl group releases of late May. "PUREFLOW pt.1" is already positioned as a major new chapter for the group, and the current schedule change adds a more cautious tone to the rollout. For now, the key story is clear: Kim Chaewon's recovery comes first, while LE SSERAFIM moves forward with care during an important comeback period.
