Aespa member Winter has returned to the group’s world tour activities in Los Angeles following a hospital diagnosis of shingles that forced her to sit out a previous concert in Dallas. The K-pop singer pushed through severe health issues during a prior Miami performance before seeking medical care.
Winter Returns to Aespa Tour at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles
Group aespa member Winter rejoined her bandmates for a live performance on October 3, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles during the group’s ongoing world tour. The singer made her return following a brief medical absence that kept her off the stage in Texas.
The current world tour, titled 2026-27 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : COMPLæXITY, kicked off on August 7 and 8 at the Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome.
Shingles Diagnosis Forces Dallas Absence and Preceding Health Struggles
Winter missed the group’s concert at the American Airlines Center in Texas after seeking medical treatment following a September 26 show in Miami.
“Winter experienced symptoms of poor physical condition prior to her recent Miami show (held on the 26th). However, driven by her desire to stand on stage with her members, she proceeded with the performance. Nevertheless, as her condition did not sufficiently improve afterward, she visited a hospital following the Miami show for detailed examinations and was diagnosed with shingles.”
SM Entertainment, via Starnewskorea
Although Winter showed a strong will to perform in Dallas, medical staff advised that her health and sufficient recovery must take priority. The agency and the artist ultimately decided she would sit out the Dallas performance to rest.
Fan Reactions Highlight Professionalism Amid Visible Health Struggles
Following the announcement, images circulated across online communities showing the singer moving through the United States with pain-relief patches visible on the back of her neck. Supporters praised her dedication after observing her maintaining a bright expression and greeting fans despite her illness.
Comments across social media platforms highlighted her commitment, with fans noting she’s so professional
and remarking that her sense of responsibility is incredible
while also expressing sympathy because shingles are really painful
as reported by Sportschosun.
Legal Warning Issued Against Malicious Online Posts
Winter’s health absence coincided with agency actions regarding online harassment. On September 28, SM Entertainment issued a public warning stating it would take strong legal action against malicious posts, false information, defamation, and personal attacks directed at Winter across various platforms.
“We solemnly warn that we will take strong legal action against malicious posts being continuously distributed targeting Winter.”
SM Entertainment, via Starnewskorea
The agency stated that it plans to pursue legal complaints in stages following a review by a law firm, applying a zero-tolerance policy without leniency or settlements for offenders on domestic or international platforms.
Winter Rejoins Tour as Group Resumes International Dates
During Winter’s absence in Dallas, group members Karina, Giselle, and Ningning carried out the main concert alongside fan-meeting events including Hi-Bye and Send-Off sessions. For the group photo in Dallas, producers digitally inserted Winter’s character.
With Winter successfully rejoining the lineup in Los Angeles, the world tour continues onward to upcoming stops in Oakland, Seattle, Vancouver, Manchester, London, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona, and Paris.