Stray Kids will take the stage at Governors Ball 2026 without Seungmin. JYP Entertainment confirmed on May 21 that the vocalist won't be joining his bandmates for the New York festival performance due to an ongoing injury.

Seungmin was diagnosed with a suspected stress fracture in his left ankle back in March. The agency has since conducted additional examinations to assess his recovery progress, ultimately determining that he needs to sit out the festival to avoid further complications.

Governors Ball, one of the major music festivals in the United States, typically draws massive crowds to New York's Randall's Island each summer. The festival regularly features top international acts, making it a significant appearance for groups touring in North America.

This marks another scheduling adjustment for Stray Kids following Seungmin's injury announcement three months ago. The group has continued activities with modified lineups where necessary while the vocalist focuses on recovery.

Stray Kids has maintained momentum despite the setback. Their music video for "Walkin On Water" recently surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, adding to the group's growing collection of nine-figure milestone videos. The track, released in December 2024, reached the milestone about five months after its debut.

Fans have remained supportive of Seungmin's recovery process, with the artist's health taking priority over performance schedules. JYP Entertainment has been transparent about his status throughout the healing process, providing updates as his condition progresses.

No specific timeline for Seungmin's full return to activities has been announced, but the agency will likely continue monitoring his recovery and providing updates as warranted. For now, the remaining Stray Kids members will represent the group at Governors Ball 2026.