An Yujin is still on the Hong Kong stage — she is simply not dancing on it. On September 4, 2026, STARSHIP Entertainment told fans that IVE's leader would take part in the group's Hong Kong concerts without performing choreography, citing an ongoing knee injury.
What STARSHIP Confirmed About An Yujin's Hong Kong Shows
STARSHIP Entertainment announced on September 4, 2026 that IVE leader An Yujin would participate in the group's Hong Kong concerts without performing choreography, a measure taken to avoid aggravating an ongoing knee injury and to prioritize her recovery . She is not being withdrawn from the shows, and the Hong Kong stop of IVE WORLD TOUR <SHOW WHAT I AM> is neither cancelled nor postponed — only the dance elements of her role are removed, leaving her in a vocal-centered capacity.
Quick Answer: An Yujin is performing at IVE's three Hong Kong concerts on September 4–6, 2026 at AsiaWorld-Arena, but without choreography. STARSHIP Entertainment confirmed on September 4 that the adjustment protects an ongoing knee injury. The shows are not cancelled, and IVE remains a six-member lineup on stage.
The notice reached fans through IVE's official channels: a Berriz notice covering An Yujin's participation in upcoming schedules, flagged by a post from the IVE OFFICIAL X account, with the text republished the same day by Soompi and mirrored across social platforms. The original agency posting remains readable on Berriz.
"We will continue to closely monitor the artist's condition and make arrangements for her to participate in scheduled activities only to the extent that they do not place undue strain on her," — STARSHIP Entertainment, in its notice to fans (source: Soompi, 2026-09).
Nothing in the announcement changes IVE's lineup for the run. The AsiaWorld-Expo event listing continues to describe IVE as a six-member group — ANYUJIN, GAEUL, REI, JANGWONYOUNG, LIZ and LEESEO . Worth noting what the agency did not say: no diagnosis, imaging result, severity grade or recovery window has been disclosed, and there is no statement on whether the same arrangement will carry over to the Taipei dates on September 11–13, 2026 .
How the Knee Injury Has Shaped Her Schedule Since August 16
The Hong Kong arrangement is the third publicly documented accommodation for An Yujin's knee in roughly three weeks, not a new development. On August 16, 2026, STARSHIP Entertainment said she had visited a hospital that day after experiencing discomfort in her knee and had received medical treatment, and that on doctors' advice she would perform without choreography at IVE's stage that evening . That performance was the Water Music Pool Party at Caribbean Bay, Everland, in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province — the first time the no-choreography format was used publicly .
Korean coverage of the Caribbean Bay set described how the restriction looked in practice: she sang seated for much of the performance, then stood during a high-note section while gripping a tent support pole to steady herself . She kept singing live throughout, which is part of why the clips circulated as widely as they did.
She has continued appearing at scheduled events since, within limits. At a later TIMA stage she wore an off-shoulder white dress paired with sneakers, a footwear choice widely read as an accommodation for the injury rather than a styling decision . The pattern across all three appearances is consistent: she is present and singing, but the physical load is reduced.
The timeline, laid out plainly:
- August 16, 2026 — Hospital visit for knee discomfort; medical treatment received; no-choreography set at Water Music Pool Party, Caribbean Bay, Everland .
- Late August 2026 — TIMA appearance in a dress-and-sneakers pairing read as an injury accommodation .
- September 4, 2026 — STARSHIP confirms the same no-choreography arrangement for the Hong Kong concerts .
The substantive point is the gap between the first and third entries. Roughly three weeks separate the hospital visit from the Hong Kong notice, and what arrives at the end of that window is a continuation of the restriction rather than a return to full choreography. STARSHIP framed the September 4 notice the same way it framed August 16 — monitoring her condition closely and arranging participation only to the extent that it does not place undue strain on her . Whether that reflects slow healing or simple caution ahead of a multi-city tour leg is not something the agency has addressed.
Why the No-Choreography Arrangement Matters for Fans
The practical takeaway for ticket holders is narrow: IVE's Hong Kong run is neither cancelled nor postponed, and An Yujin has not been withdrawn from it. Only her movement role changes — she appears in a vocal-centered capacity while dance elements are removed, and the show goes ahead as a six-member stage . The AsiaWorld-Expo event listing still describes IVE as ANYUJIN, GAEUL, REI, JANGWONYOUNG, LIZ and LEESEO .
What remains unknown is the part fans most want answered. No official source has disclosed a diagnosis, an imaging result, a severity grade, the specific affected structure, or an expected recovery window . Nor has STARSHIP said whether the restriction carries over to the next stop — Taipei Arena on September 11, 12 and 13 . Reports that she performed seated in Hong Kong come from secondary tour listings and fan accounts rather than a further agency statement, and details circulating about knee guards or specific modified songs are not confirmed.
Reaction has split along a familiar line. After the August notice, some fans argued the schedule should be paused outright, on the view that even a modified performance carries risk to an unhealed knee; others centered encouragement, praising her for keeping her vocals live rather than stepping back . Neither camp has been given enough medical information to settle the disagreement, which is part of why it keeps recurring with each new notice.
The stakes are higher than a single night because of how the Asian leg grew. Hong Kong and Taipei were each expanded from one show to three as demand rose, following a North American run that opened July 21 in Toronto and closed August 9 in Vancouver . That means six upgraded-capacity dates in two cities now depend on an accommodation the agency has described only in general terms — so any further limitation, or any move toward full choreography, affects a far larger audience than the original single-show plan would have.
IVE Hong Kong Ticketing and Venue Details
IVE WORLD TOUR <SHOW WHAT I AM> IN HONG KONG runs three nights at AsiaWorld-Arena (Hall 1) inside AsiaWorld-Expo on Chek Lap Kok, Lantau Island: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, September 5–6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. . The promoter is Live Nation (HK) Limited, and the venue's event listing still describes IVE as a six-member group — ANYUJIN, GAEUL, REI, JANGWONYOUNG, LIZ and LEESEO .
Tickets went on sale April 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through Cityline. All zones are seated, and seated areas admit persons aged 3 or above .
| Tier | Price (HKD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| VIP seated | 2,299 | Live Nation VIP package tier |
| Standard / restricted-view seated | 1,699 | Restricted view sold at the same price point |
| Seated | 1,299 | — |
| Wheelchair + minder | 1,299 | Accessible tier |
| Seated | 999 | — |
| Seated | 799 | Entry price point |
The Live Nation VIP package is listed as a premium seated ticket, pre-show Soundcheck Party access, a commemorative VIP laminate and lanyard, and a dedicated VIP merchandise booth lane where on-site merchandise is available . Buyers holding a Soundcheck slot should note that the party is scheduled before doors, so arrival timing differs from a standard ticket.
After Hong Kong, the tour continues to Taipei Arena on September 11, 12 and 13, the other stop expanded from one show to three . One secondary tour listing also references member Gaeul missing a date over a scheduling conflict; it appears in that single listing and has not been confirmed by STARSHIP, so ticket holders should treat it as unverified rather than tie it to a specific Hong Kong night .
The practical takeaway for anyone holding a September 5 or 6 ticket: the show is running as scheduled with all six members listed, and the only confirmed change is that An Yujin performs without choreography. STARSHIP has not said whether that arrangement extends to Taipei on September 11–13, so Taipei buyers should watch IVE's official channels rather than fan mirrors for the next update .
Frequently asked questions
Will An Yujin perform at IVE's Hong Kong concerts?
Yes. STARSHIP Entertainment's notice on September 4, 2026 confirms An Yujin takes part in IVE WORLD TOUR <SHOW WHAT I AM> IN HONG KONG, but without executing choreography, so that her knee injury is not aggravated . She appears in a vocal-centered role rather than performing IVE's full dance sets, and she has not been withdrawn from any of the three shows. The agency said it will keep monitoring her condition and limit her participation to activities that do not place undue strain on her . Details are in Soompi's report on the notice.
What caused An Yujin's knee injury?
No cause, diagnosis or severity has been disclosed. What STARSHIP has confirmed is that on August 16, 2026 An Yujin visited a hospital after experiencing discomfort in her knee and received medical treatment, and that on doctors' advice she performed without choreography at IVE's Water Music Pool Party appearance at Caribbean Bay, Everland, in Yongin . No official source has reported imaging results, a severity grade, the affected structure or an expected recovery window. Fan posts describing knee guards or seated staging are not agency statements. See the August 16 announcement.
Is IVE's Hong Kong show cancelled or postponed?
No. The AsiaWorld-Arena run is proceeding on its original dates of September 4, 5 and 6, 2026, and the September 4 notice changed only An Yujin's performance style, not the schedule . The venue's event page still lists IVE as a six-member group — ANYUJIN, GAEUL, REI, JANGWONYOUNG, LIZ and LEESEO — with Live Nation (HK) Limited as promoter . Ticket holders should check the AsiaWorld-Expo event listing for any further notices.
Will the no-choreography restriction apply to IVE's Taipei shows?
Not confirmed. IVE's Asian leg continues to Taipei Arena on September 11, 12 and 13, 2026, but no STARSHIP statement has addressed whether An Yujin's choreography restriction extends to those dates . The agency has framed each accommodation as condition-dependent, saying it will arrange her participation only where it does not strain her, which leaves the Taipei arrangement open until a further notice is issued . Watch IVE's official channels, not fan mirrors, for that update.
Where and when are IVE's Hong Kong shows?
IVE WORLD TOUR <SHOW WHAT I AM> IN HONG KONG runs at AsiaWorld-Arena (Hall 1) inside AsiaWorld-Expo on Chek Lap Kok, Lantau Island. Showtimes are Friday, September 4, 2026 at 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, September 5–6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. . Tickets went on sale April 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through Cityline at HKD 2,299, 1,699, 1,299, 999 and 799, with a HKD 1,299 wheelchair and minder tier; all zones are seated and admit ages 3 and above . Package details are on Live Nation Hong Kong.
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