What will the Busan 'Waterbomb' look like without the 'Waterbomb Goddess'? Fans are showing mixed reactions of disappointment at the announcement of singer Kwon Eun-bi's absence.
Kwon Eun-bi's agency, Woollim Entertainment, announced on the 25th, "Kwon Eun-bi unfortunately will not participate in 'Waterbomb Busan 2025' due to health reasons."
They explained the situation by stating, "Kwon Eun-bi has been focusing on recovery by taking enough rest for about three weeks, following the medical staff's advice, and she was originally preparing to return; however, considering her current condition, it was decided that she would take additional rest for a more stable recovery."
Kwon Eun-bi's side stated, "We sincerely apologize for causing concern to the fans who have been waiting, and we ask for your understanding. We will do our best for the artist's condition recovery so that she can return to the stage in good health as soon as possible."
Thus, the 'Waterbomb Busan 2025' taking place today (26th) at Busan Port's No. 1 dock will proceed without the 'Waterbomb Goddess.' Since the reason for her absence is health issues, fans expressed their disappointment while also supporting Kwon Eun-bi's recovery.
Kwon Eun-bi made an impressive appearance at the 2023 'Waterbomb,' showcasing an overwhelming performance that instantly earned her the title 'Waterbomb Goddess' and gained popularity. As 'Waterbomb' is the largest summer music festival in Korea, such attention played a significant role in solidifying Kwon Eun-bi's name in the public's mind.
In particular, Kwon Eun-bi also made headlines with her fiery and deadly performance on the stage of 'Waterbomb Seoul 2025,' held on the 6th at the outdoor global stage of KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. During the performance, Kwon Eun-bi attracted attention with her stylish look, pairing a white bikini with a crop shirt and hot pants, and delivered a stunning performance under the pouring water, generating significant responses.
Kwon Eun-bi sang various songs including 'Underwater,' her solo debut track 'Door,' 'Beautiful Night,' and 'Hello Stranger,' which was released in April.
As Kwon Eun-bi had been attracting attention with her performance at 'Waterbomb' this year, there was also great interest and expectation for the Busan concert. However, with the sudden news of her absence, some fans expressed their disappointment by requesting refunds.
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