Cha Hyun Seung reunites with Sunmi at Waterbomb after leukemia recovery
Cha Hyun Seung returned to the stage at Waterbomb in a healthy condition, reuniting with Sunmi after recovering from leukemia.
Sunmi performed on the outdoor Global Stage at KINTEX on July 26th for Waterbomb Seoul 2026, delivering several sets that included her new song “Forever July.”
The biggest moment came when Cha Hyun Seung joined Sunmi for a duet. The pair showed their long-standing chemistry and a tight harmony that boosted the crowd’s energy.
Waterbomb’s official social media account posted immediately after the show, along with a video of the performance.
Waterbomb’s official social media account posted:
This is it! Reunited! Waterbomb Sunmi X Cha Hyun Seung stage,
Cha Hyun Seung had revealed last year that he had been battling leukemia and announced his full recovery in December, receiving much support.
Cha Hyun Seung said:
“The seemingly endless battle has finally come to an end.”
Since announcing his recovery, Cha Hyun Seung has shared that he adopted a healthy lifestyle, including taking up boxing, and has continued his acting work. At the Waterbomb stage he displayed a fit physique and an energetic set that reflected his regained health.
Fans reacted online with messages celebrating the moment.
Fans responded with comments like:
“It’s great to see him healthy”
“Sunmi and Cha Hyun Seung are the best duo”
“It’s even more touching because it’s a stage after recovery,”
“It’s nice to see them back together.”
Cha Hyun Seung has been Sunmi’s main dancer partner since her solo debut song “24 Hours.” He moved into acting, appearing in Netflix’s series Celebrity, and gained attention through variety shows like Single’s Inferno and Physical: 100.
Sunmi’s recent release “Forever July” was part of her Waterbomb set, continuing her run as the Summer Queen.
