SEVENTEEN Member Mingyu to Temporarily Halt Promotional Activities Due to Health Issues

By Ilin Mathew
October 27, 2023 00:23 +08

SEVENTEEN member Mingyu will temporarily halt his promotional activities due to health issues. PLEDIS Entertainment revealed that the singer experienced a sudden and crippling lower back pain. His doctor advised him to take time off for a speedy recovery. According to his doctor, the K-pop idol needs to prioritize his health and proceed with activities.

Mingyu will have his recovery process monitored before proceeding with promotional activities. PLEDIS Entertainment has released an official statement explaining the health concerns of SEVENTEEN member Mingyu. The agency stated that the K-pop idol will not participate in promotional activities this week.

The K-pop boy band released its 11th mini album, SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN, and its title track, God of Music, on Monday (October 23). The group has a comeback stage and listening party scheduled for Friday (October 27) and a fan sign event on Saturday (October 28). Mingyu will not take part in both events.

SEVENTEEN member Mingyu Instagram/Mingyu

Here is the Complete Statement by PLEDIS Entertainment:

Hello. This is PLEDIS Entertainment.

We would like to inform you about SEVENTEEN member Mingyu's health and how it will impact his schedule for the foreseeable future.

On Thursday, October 26, Mingyu experienced a sudden, crippling lower back pain that warranted medical treatment. Upon being examined, he was advised by the medical staff to take time off and have his recovery process monitored.

While the artist is determined to participate in the promotional activities for the latest album, the company is prioritizing his health above all else and will exercise flexibility in his schedule throughout the promotion period.

We regret to inform you that for the reasons stated above, Mingyu will not be able to participate in the activities scheduled for this week, including music shows and the fansign event. We extend our sincerest apologies and ask for your kind understanding on the matter.

We will do our best to aid Mingyu in his recovery so that he may return in full health to his fans as soon as possible, and spare no effort to ensure his health and safety going forward.

We will provide an update on when he will resume his activities at another date.

Thank you.