Le Sserafim's Sakura misses Paris concert with high fever, agency says
In short
Sakura of the group Le Sserafim (르세라핌) did not take part in the group's Paris concert on 21 October because of a sudden high fever, her agency Source Music (쏘스뮤직) said. The agency said local medical staff advised that she needs rest for the time being. It was the group's first solo concert in Paris.
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Sakura, a member of the group Le Sserafim, did not take part in the group's concert in Paris on 21 October because of a sudden high fever, according to the group's agency Source Music. The agency said that on the morning of 21 October, Paris local time, Sakura received the opinion of local medical staff that she needs rest for the time being because of poor condition including a sudden high fever. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
Source Music announced the news on 21 October through the fan platform Weverse. Dong-A Ilbo said the notice came late that night. The agency said that, taking the medical opinion and the artist's condition into account, Sakura would not take part in the '2026 Le Sserafim Tour Pureflow in Paris' concert scheduled for that day. [ 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
The agency also said it was sincerely sorry to fans who had waited for and looked forward to the concert, noting that it was the group's first solo concert in Paris. It said it would do its best for Sakura's quick recovery and health care so that she can meet fans again in good health. [ 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
Le Sserafim began its first European tour since its debut on 16 October at The O2 Arena in London, Chosun Ilbo reported. Five shows are planned, in London, Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen and Berlin. Hankook Ilbo reported that the group performed in Amsterdam on 18 October. Dong-A Ilbo said the group has been continuing a world tour that began in Incheon in July. [ 1 , 4 , 5 ]
Hankook Ilbo reported that the Paris show was the group's first solo concert in France, but a full-group performance did not take place. The group is due to continue the European tour in Copenhagen on 23 October and Berlin on 26 October. The paper said it is not yet known whether Sakura will take part in the later shows. [ 5 ]
Why it matters
The absence affected a concert that the agency called the group's first solo show in Paris, and Hankook Ilbo reported that a full-group performance did not take place. Hankook Ilbo also reported that it is not yet known whether Sakura will join the remaining tour dates.
Key facts
- Source Music said Sakura received an opinion from local medical staff on the morning of 21 October, Paris time, that she needs rest for the time being because of poor condition including a sudden high fever. [ 1 , 3 , 4 ]
- Sakura did not take part in the 2026 Le Sserafim Tour 'Pureflow' concert in Paris scheduled for 21 October. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- The agency announced this on 21 October through the fan platform Weverse. [ 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- The agency described the Paris show as the group's first solo concert there and apologised to fans. [ 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- Le Sserafim began its first European tour since debut in London on 16 October, with five shows planned in London, Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen and Berlin. [ 1 , 5 ]
- The next shows are in Copenhagen on 23 October and Berlin on 26 October. [ 5 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- Sakura did not take part in the Paris concert because of a sudden high fever and poor condition, according to Source Music's official statement. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- Source Music said local medical staff advised that Sakura needs rest for the time being. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- The Paris concert was billed as the group's first solo concert in Paris. [ 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
Still unclear
- Whether Sakura will take part in the later tour shows. Hankook Ilbo said this is not yet known; Source Music's statement only said it would do its best for her quick recovery.
- How long Sakura's rest will last. The statement says only that she needs rest for the time being.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- Chosun Ilbo published the agency's statement in full on 22 October. [ 1 ]
- Chosun Ilbo's Sports Chosun reported that Sakura missed the Paris concert. [ 2 ]
- Chosun Ilbo's Sports Chosun reported that the agency announced the news through Weverse. [ 3 ]
- Dong-A Ilbo reported the statement and said the group's world tour began in Incheon in July. [ 4 ]
- Hankook Ilbo reported the statement along with the remaining tour dates. [ 5 ]