Kwon Eun-bi Apologizes for Missing Waterbomb Festival Due to Health Issues

K-pop star Kwon Eun-bi expressed her apologies for missing the Waterbomb Festival in Busan due to health concerns.

On the October 23rd episode of MBC's 'The Manager', Kwon Eun-bi made an appearance and addressed her absence from the festival. Her manager explained, "Two days before the Busan Waterbomb event, she collapsed during dance practice. Despite her willingness to perform, she couldn't recover in time after being hospitalized, and doctors advised complete rest."

Kwon Eun-bi shared, "I felt really sorry. More than being sick myself, I felt bad for the dancers, staff, and the audience who were waiting," expressing her regret over the situation.

Known for maintaining a weight of 47-48kg, Kwon Eun-bi revealed she had been on an extreme diet of yogurt and quail eggs to prepare for a perfect performance. "I dropped to 41-42kg but am now focusing on regaining my health," she stated.

Last year, Kwon Eun-bi became a '24 billion won building owner' and is currently juggling three roles as a singer, building owner, and café owner. She has been running a café in the basement of her building for six months, sharing, "I had a dream of owning my own shop since working part-time at a bakery in high school," and added, "I also develop drink and baking recipes."

Discussing the realities of running a café, Kwon Eun-bi admitted, "I thought I'd eat delicious bread every day, but it's not just about the bread. There are costs, hygiene, shelf life, marketing, and staff salaries to consider." She added, "I once used my event fees to cover café expenses during the summer. Thankfully, I had capital; otherwise, it would have been tough."

Additionally, Kwon Eun-bi has been praised as a 'god landlord' for renting out an 18-pyeong two-room apartment and a rooftop room to her two rookie managers at below-market rates. The head manager praised her, saying, "Kwon Eun-bi is all about loyalty," while the manager living in the two-room apartment shared, "She told me to stay as long as I want. I initially refused out of guilt, but now I love it and have no plans to leave," bringing laughter to the show.

Reported by Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia