i-dle's Shuhua reportedly facing serious health concerns, requiring a wheelchair for support

i-dle's Shuhua is reported to be currently suffering from severe health issues related to back pain.

On an online forum, netizens discussed accounts from fans who attended i-dle's recent two-day concert in Kobe, Japan. During the show, Shuhua took a moment to speak honestly to the audience, updating them about her condition.

In her message, Shuhua explained that her back pain had recently worsened to the point where she is using a wheelchair. She expressed her gratitude to fans and asked for their understanding, saying she might not be able to perform as much as she wanted because of the pain.

Shuhua shared that both her body and mind were struggling from exhaustion. She told the audience she might not be able to greet fans properly after the concert, explaining that her body simply wouldn’t allow it. She also apologized to those who came to see her and to her members for not being able to give her best performance.

Adding that if fans ever saw members like Minnie or Yuqi looking somber because of her, she urged them "not to be sad," saying it would "break her heart even more," as she would feel it was "all her fault."

Shuhua also spoke about the side effects of her treatment, revealing that the medication she is taking can cause weight gain. Because of this, she said she has been losing some weight in advance to make sure she still feels comfortable even if she gains weight later. She reassured fans that if she appears thinner in the future, it is only part of a preventive measure for her treatment, and there is no need to worry too much.

Lastly, Shuhua said she plans to undergo a thorough medical examination and asked everyone to trust and understand her. Once more, she apologized for not being able to show as much as she had hoped during that day’s concert.

Following the news, netizens expressed concern and support for Shuhua, worried that her condition was far more serious than fans had realized. Some pointed out that medications used to treat back pain and herniated discs often cause weight gain, which could explain why Shuhua felt pressured as an idol constantly expected to maintain her figure.

Others noted that such medications can lead to increased strain on the spine, making weight management an important but difficult part of recovery. Because herniated disc treatment medication is known to cause weight gain, fans are speculating that Shuhua may indeed be dealing with a disc-related issue.

Reactions include:

"That looks like a herniated disc. There’s really no way around it. She just needs to lie down and rest until she recovers."

"People were complimenting her for being so thin and pretty, but now she must feel anxious and stressed, worried about gaining weight again."

"Wait, what do you mean she’s losing weight in advance... Please don’t do that, it breaks my heartㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ But after reading the comments, maybe losing weight actually helps with a disc issue... Anyway, I hope she recovers soonㅠㅠㅠㅠ"

"I also got injections and took medication for a disc problem and gained 20 kilos ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ I honestly didn’t even want to live anymore ㅜㅠㅜㅜㅜㅜ It hurts so much, and the weight gain makes it worseㅠㅠㅠ I can’t even exerciseㅠㅠㅠㅠ"

"That must be so hardㅠ"

"Oh no… seriouslyㅠ"

"Ah… I only knew Shuhua as (G)I-DLE’s pure, dumpling-faced maknae, I didn’t know she was going through something like this… I hope she doesn’t push herself and recovers wellㅠㅠ Always cheering for (G)I-DLEㅠㅠ"

"A herniated disc is so painful you can barely live a normal life. Please don’t be in pain, everyoneㅠㅠ…"

"How can she even stand on stage with a disc like that? That alone is amazing — she must be in so much pain…"

"I just hope she’s healthyㅠㅠㅠ Shuhua, please don’t be sick..."

"Health comes first, don’t even think about dieting."

"She must’ve lost weight in advance because gaining weight puts more pressure on the disc. That’s tough."

"Oh no… she must be the one feeling the most frustrated… Let’s all stay healthy and not be in pain."

"Maybe it’s because of all the busy schedules and overwork ㅜㅜㅜ A herniated disc can even cause paralysis, so it’s nothing to take lightly."

"Even just getting a stiff shoulder ruins my mood for the whole day and makes me want to give up everything — a back disc must be unimaginably painful."

"Ahㅠㅠ this damn discㅠ she must be the most heartbroken of all."

"ㅠㅠ But she’s already so thin, and having to lose even more must be exhausting… I hope she recovers well."

"When you take medication for a disc, one of the side effects is weight gain, but then the added weight puts more strain on the disc… That must be so hard. I just hope Shuhua stays healthy."

"When you take medicine, you gain weight even if you don’t want to, and since that weight makes the disc worse, she’s probably losing as much as she can beforehand…"

"She’s been avoiding flour and dieting since the beginning of the year because of this..."

"Dancing with a herniated disc is basically torture…"

"If it’s because of a disc, then she does need to lose weight — extra weight puts more pressure on the disc and makes it worse. I lost 10 kilos and did manual therapy and Pilates before I finally got better."

"I’m also on medical leave because of a herniated disc, stuck lying down all dayㅠㅠ It really doesn’t feel like someone else’s story."

"Oh noㅠㅠ Don’t be in painㅠㅠ"

"At the end of the concert, she couldn’t even bow properly because of her back."

We wish for Shuhua's speedy and full recovery.

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