Super Junior's Kyuhyun injured in confrontation with knife-wielding intruder in final show of the musical Ben-Hur
K-Pop star Kyuhyun has sustained a minor injury after he was confronted by a knife-wielding intruder at a theatre backstage.
Key points:
- Super Junior member Kyuhyun was in his dressing room when the intruder came in
- He suffered a cut to his finger during the confrontation
- Local police say the intruder had no connection to the singer or any of the other Ben Hur actors
According to his agency, Antenna, the Super Junior member was in his dressing room for his final performance of Ben-Hur the musical on Sunday night in Seoul, when an outsider came in and "caused distress to other actors."
The agency reported while Kyuhyun was trying to restrain the intruder he suffered a cut to his finger.
The agency said he was immediately treated and was in good health.
"We express our gratitude to all the devoted fans for their genuine concern," the statement reads.
"Rest assured, we remain committed to supporting the artist.
"Thank you for your understanding and continued support."
Local media outlet Korea Joongang Daily reported a suspect was arrested by the Gangseo Police Precinct and was undergoing questioning.
The outlet reported the woman, believed to be in her 30s, had no connection to Kyuhyun or any other actors.
Kyuhyun is currently starring as the title role of Judah Ben-Hur in a Korean version of the Ben-Hur musical.
The 35-year-old, born Cho Kyu-hyun, joined the popular K-Pop band Super Junior in 2006.
He has also starred in a number of Korean adaptations of musicals over the years including Singin' in the Rain, The Three Musketeers and Mamma Mia.