Girl group aespa member Winter was unable to take the concert stage due to flu-like symptoms, news reported on the 17th.
According to SM Entertainment, aespa's agency, Winter did not attend the third world tour concert "2025 aespa live tour - SYNK: AXIS LINE," held on the 16th at Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
In a notice before the concert, SM Entertainment said, "Winter visited a hospital after the previous day's concert and was diagnosed with cold and flu-like symptoms," and "in accordance with the doctor's recommendation for sufficient rest, we determined that it would be difficult for her to participate in the sound check event and the concert scheduled for today."
It added, "We ask for your understanding that this is a decision made with the artist's health and safety as the top priority," and "today's sound check event and concert will proceed as scheduled with three members participating."
In the end, at this Bangkok show, only Karina, Ningning and Giselle performed, excluding Winter. After finishing overseas schedules, aespa arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport on the morning of the same day. Winter is currently said to be focusing on rest and recovery.