In a shocking incident, Super Junior’s Kyuhyun found himself face-to-face with a knife-wielding intruder who forcibly entered a dressing room at a Seoul theatre.

The unsettling episode unfolded around 18:00 local time (09:00 GMT), leaving the K-pop sensation injured during a struggle with the assailant.

Kyuhyun, a prominent member of the widely acclaimed boy band Super Junior, was present in the dressing room to meet with fellow actors when the unidentified woman in her 30s initiated the alarming confrontation. The artist sustained a cut on his finger while attempting to subdue the intruder.

Local media reports indicate that the assailant has been apprehended by authorities, who are now delving into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The focus of the investigation includes determining the origin of the weapon and assessing whether the perpetrator has a history of mental illness.

Surprisingly, the assailant appears to have had no prior connection to Kyuhyun or the other actors present in the dressing room, according to local sources. The motive behind the intrusion remains a subject of intense scrutiny.

The 35-year-old K-pop star’s management agency, Antenna Music, released a statement confirming the incident: “Kyuhyun suffered a small cut on his finger, which was treated right away on site,” as reported by South Korea’s national newspaper, JoongAng Daily.

At the time of the incident, Kyuhyun was actively involved in his role as the lead actor in a Korean-language adaptation of the Ben-Hur musical. The musical narrates the tale of a fictional Jewish hero falsely accused of attempting to assassinate a Roman figure.

Since his debut with Super Junior in 2006, Kyuhyun has not only solidified his position as a key figure in the K-pop scene but has also made a significant mark as a musical actor.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the K-pop community, raising concerns about the safety and security of its stars. The investigation is ongoing, with fans and industry insiders closely following developments in this unnerving episode.

(JR AMIGOAI/MNM)