Korean Singer Red Velvet’s Yeri Suffers Neck Fracture During Pilates Workout
Korean singer Yeri of Red Velvet revealed that she will need to go to the hospital for further examinations after suffering a neck fracture while practicing Pilates. The idol is currently wearing a neck cast/brace.
On January 28, Yeri (a member of Red Velvet) shared via a fan communication platform that she fractured her neck during a Pilates session. The incident occurred on January 27. The singer explained that the pain became worse after she woke up on the morning of January 28, making it necessary for her to seek medical attention.
Yeri also shared a photo of herself wearing a neck cast. The singer joked that she currently looks like the cartoon character Yoo Jaem Min. The Red Velvet member advised fans to be careful when exercising.
Later, the idol updated fans again, saying that she was on her way to receive physical therapy and steroid injections.
Yeri, whose real name is Kim Ye Rim, was born in 1999 and joined Red Velvet in 2015 as a rapper and vocalist. In addition to her music career, she began acting in 2021 through projects such as Drama Stage – Mint Condition and Blue Birthday, with her most recent work being Bitch x Rich. Her diverse talents have raised expectations for her to expand her career in both music and acting.
In early April 2025, Yeri ended her exclusive contract with SM Entertainment. She is currently considering signing with Blitzway Entertainment, an agency that represents well-known actors including Joo Ji Hoon, Jung Ryeo Won, Go Doo Shim, Chun Woo Hee, and Son Dam Bi.
