Cha Hyun-seung, who overcame leukemia, lifts Sunmi high!…A miraculous reunion that electrified ‘Waterbomb’ - 스포츠경향

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Singer Sunmi and dancer Cha Hyun-seung. Screenshot from Waterbomb’s official Instagram

Cha Hyun-seung, a dancer and actor who had battled leukemia after being diagnosed, returned in good health and once again set the stage ablaze with singer Sunmi.

On the 26th, Cha Hyun-seung made a surprise appearance as Sunmi’s partner dancer at ‘Waterbomb Seoul 2026’, held on the outdoor Global Stage at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.

That day, the two fully showcased the chemistry they had honed over a long time, delivering a powerful duet performance. In particular, the moment when Cha Hyun-seung picked Sunmi up and lifted her high drew explosive cheers from the audience. Immediately after the show, Waterbomb’s official social networking service (SNS) posted a video from the scene along with the caption, “This is it! Reunited! Waterbomb Sunmi X Cha Hyun-seung stage,” proving the red-hot atmosphere at the venue.

Singer Sunmi and dancer Cha Hyun-seung. Screenshot from Waterbomb’s official Instagram

Above all, the performance was moving because it marked Cha Hyun-seung’s return to the stage after fully overcoming leukemia, a type of blood cancer, while showing off his characteristically solid physique.

While actively promoting, Cha Hyun-seung was suddenly rushed to the emergency room last June and diagnosed with leukemia. At the time, he expressed firm resolve, saying, “I was running toward my dream when I was diagnosed with leukemia, but I will overcome it to the very end.” After roughly six months of grueling treatment, he announced his complete recovery in December of that year and received an outpouring of public encouragement and support.

A social media post Cha Hyun-seung uploaded during his treatment. Cha Hyun-seung’s Instagram capture

In the past, Cha Hyun-seung delivered killer performances on stages such as Sunmi’s solo track ‘24 Hours Is Not Enough’ and the 2018 Waterbomb stage, firmly making his mark with the public as ‘Sunmi’s dancer’. He then built recognition with successive appearances on the Netflix variety shows ‘Single’s Inferno 1’ and ‘Physical: 100’, as well as Mnet’s ‘Be Mbitious’, and expanded into acting.

There is rising anticipation for Cha Hyun-seung’s next moves, as he announces a miraculous comeback with even greater energy after overcoming the pain of illness.