During i-dle (formerly (G)I-DLE)’s recent concert, Shuhua opened up about her ongoing health struggles, leaving fans both touched and worried. She revealed that her back pain had worsened to the point she sometimes needed a wheelchair, and she apologized for not being able to perform as she wished.
She was seen struggling during the concert.
I’m not quite sure but I think Shuhua’s back is bothering her quite abit tonight. Sometimes her steps looked a little laboured.
I know chronic back pain is a bitch because I’ve been living with bulging discs for 10 years. Some days the pain is unbearable. I hope Shu’s alright🥹 pic.twitter.com/aoqAtq8F49
— pinkhwaa (@_pinkhwaa) October 18, 2025
Despite her condition, Shuhua reassured fans not to be sad, saying she’d feel even more heartbroken if she saw her members like Minnie or Yuqi looking down because of her. She also shared a vulnerable truth about her dieting — explaining that some of her medication could cause weight gain, so she had been managing her weight closely. She claimed to have lost weight in advance to combat this, so that she could maintain a slim figure.
Even if she appeared thinner or looked different, she emphasized it was part of her treatment process and not something fans needed to worry about. Before closing, Shuhua promised to continue receiving thorough medical checkups and asked fans to trust and understand her. Apologizing for not being able to show her best performance, she thanked everyone for their support.
Shuhua previously gained attention for her intense weight gain, even cutting out flour and carbs from her diet. Fans are heartbroken to hear that this is the reason behind it.
