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K-pop Star Kyuhyun Injured by Knife-Wielding Intruder

Unknown woman breaks into Seoul theatre dressing room, sparking concerns over recent rise in random attacks.

  • K-pop star and actor Kyuhyun was injured by a knife-wielding intruder in a Seoul theatre dressing room.
  • The intruder, a woman in her 30s, has been arrested and is being investigated for her motives and possible mental illness.
  • Kyuhyun sustained a minor cut on his finger while trying to restrain the intruder, but is in good health and capable of continuing his normal activities.
  • The incident occurred after the final performance of the Korean-language musical Ben-Hur, in which Kyuhyun plays a lead role.
  • The attack comes amidst a recent rise in seemingly random, unexplained stabbings in South Korea, renewing public discourse over social inequality and mental health access.
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