Former Highlight Yong Junhyung Forced Out Of Active Duty Due To Severe Knee Injury
According to Around Us Entertainment, former Highlight member, Yong Junhyung reportedly suffered a knee injury that required him to be transferred to serve as a public service worker instead.
The agency shared,
Yong Junhyung entered the military last April and began to serve his term diligently. However, he was injured during training, so he received surgery.
— Around Us Entertainment
They continued,
He received rehabilitation and carried out his duties, but he was not doing well. As a result, he received a re-evaluation from the military. It was decided that he was not fit to continue.
— Around Us Entertainment
As a result, Yong Junhyung was transferred to serve as a public service worker instead.
The agency concluded,
Yong Junhyung will continue to serve his term at the best of his ability as a public service worker.
— Around Us Entertainment
Read the full translation of Around Us Entertainment’s statement below:
This is an announcement regarding Yong Junhyung’s transfer to reservist duty.
Yong Junhyung, who entered the military on April 2, 2019, was fulfilling his duties diligently when he suffered a knee cartilage injury during training, requiring him to undergo surgery.
He received rehabilitation treatment and continued to fulfill his duties, but he was not well, so he underwent an evaluation process by the military. They decided that he was not fit to continue serving in active service, so he has been transferred to public service.
Following his transfer on June 15, 2020, Yong Junhyung has been serving as a public service worker. Yong Junhyung will continue to fulfill his duties diligently until the day of his discharge.
— Around Us Entertainment