SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan’s Injury and Plans to make a Hiatus

Recently one of SEVENTEEN’s members, Seungkwan, has gotten into an accident that resulted in a serious ankle injury leaving him unable to participate in SEVENTEEN’s promotions for now.

His company, Pledis Entertainment has given a detailed statement regarding the incident. According to Pledis, “During a recent practice session, Seungkwan suffered an ankle injury.”. Seungkwan was immediately brought to the hospital and looked into. It seems that he had “…ruptured [his] ligament in the left ankle…”.

Per the medical staff’s request, Seungkwan was to undergo surgery and he had successfully done so last Saturday. For the time being, Seungkwan plans to focus on his health.

To ensure his full recovery and rest, “…Seungkwan will be taking a brief hiatus from promotions..”. For now and temporarily, SEVENTEEN will promote as a twelve-member group until Seungkwan has safely recuperated.

Pledis Entertainment further says, “…We would like to sincerely apologize for causing fans concerns over this sudden news, and once again we promise to do our best so that our artist can greet fans again after complete recovery, as soon as possible.”

Get Well Soon Seungkwan!