What was meant to be a joyful celebration of Red Velvet’s long-awaited return quickly turned emotional as Seulgi broke into tears multiple times on stage. During one performance, she became so overwhelmed that fellow member Yeri rushed over to comfort her with a heartfelt hug, while fans watched in silence. Many believe the emotional moments were connected to the heartbreaking loss of Seulgi’s cousin earlier this year—a tragedy she endured while continuing preparations for the group’s comeback. Although Seulgi never directly explained the reason for her tears, countless fans have flooded social media with messages of love, hoping she gives herself the time and space to heal.

Red Velvet recently made their long-awaited return with Velvet Summer, marking the group’s first new music release in two years.

To celebrate their 12th anniversary, the members reunited with fans through a three-night fan concert featuring both classic Red Velvet hits and performances of songs from the new mini album.

While the concerts were filled with memorable moments, it was Seulgi who unexpectedly became the emotional center of attention.

During the performance of the sentimental song “Candy,” Seulgi suddenly broke down in tears while singing.

Unable to hold back her emotions, she briefly struggled to continue before fellow member Yeri stepped in and embraced her warmly on stage, allowing the performance to continue.

Videos of the touching moment quickly spread across social media, with fans expressing both concern and admiration for Seulgi’s strength.

SEULGIII 🫂 pic.twitter.com/7LLDcTqp50

— KSG Updates (@KSGUpdates) August 2, 2026

The emotional scenes didn’t end there.

Later, during the members’ closing speeches, Seulgi once again became overwhelmed.

She repeatedly paused to wipe away tears before finally managing to finish her heartfelt message to fans.

For many longtime supporters, the moment immediately brought back memories of the difficult year Seulgi has endured.

Earlier this June, Seulgi’s cousin Sujin, someone she was known to be very close to, passed away unexpectedly.

even though seulgi keeps saying she’s okay and telling us not to worry about her but this still breaks my heart 😢 pic.twitter.com/8IBfe5dLhq

— bib (@ksgdinas) August 2, 2026

Despite the devastating personal loss, Seulgi chose to continue preparing for Red Velvet’s Velvet Summer comeback rather than stepping away from group activities.

Following the concert, fans filled social media with supportive messages, saying they hoped Seulgi would allow herself enough time to grieve instead of feeling pressured to stay strong for everyone else.

Others expressed hope that performing alongside her fellow members and reconnecting with fans might provide some comfort during such a painful period in her life.

it breaks my heart seeing her clutch yeri so tightly while crying… she's been through so much lately 😔pic.twitter.com/6z5tddBdbu

— zimzalabich🥀 (@revenator329) August 3, 2026

Although Seulgi never publicly connected her tears to her personal loss during the concert, many fans felt the emotional weight she carried throughout the evening was impossible to ignore.

Rather than criticizing her for becoming emotional, the overwhelming response from fans has been one of compassion, with many thanking her for continuing to stand on stage despite everything she has been through.

For Reveluvs, the concert became more than just a celebration of Red Velvet’s comeback—it also served as a reminder that even the strongest performers carry private pain behind the smiles they share on stage.