SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan To Participate In Fan Meeting Despite Injury

It has been announced by Pledis Entertainment that Seungkwan will be continuing with his scheduled appearance with the SEVENTEEN members for the upcoming fan meeting.

It has been reported that Seungkwan is currently recovering from his ankle injury that required him to receive a surgery. However, on the 13th of August, Pledis Entertainment released a statement to announce that he would be participating in the 2020 SVT 4th Fan Meeting as per scheduled. This decision was made after a discussion with Seungkwan himself.

As we have been observing the situation with our artist, and after discussing directly with Seungkwan himself, as he himself shows a strong persistence to proceed with the performance, we have come to the decision that he will be participating in the fan meeting in a way that does not strain him.

— Pledis Entertainment

Pledis Entertainment also stressed that his full recovery will be made a priority and he would only be performing minimally, so as not to strain him. This could mean that he would be taken out of choreographed pieces, or he may perform sitting down.

Following which, for the 2020 SVT 4th Fan Meeting, Seungkwan will be performing, although minimally.

— Pledis Entertainment

The company also apologized for concerning the fans with his participation and injury.

We once again apologize for having concerned the fans, and we will do our best such that Seungkwan will be able to return to the fans healthily, by focusing on his treatments and recovery.

— Pledis Entertainment

As SEVENTEEN prepares for their 4th annual fan meeting, CARATs are also concerned about Seungkwan’s health. This news comes as a pleasant surprise for fans.

The full statement translated can be read below.

Re: SEVENTEEN Seungkwan’s Participation in the 2020 SVT 4th Fan Meeting

Hello, this is Pledis Entertainment.

We are making an announcement with regards to SEVENTEEN member, Seungkwan’s participation in the 2020 SVT 4th Fan Meeting.

Last month, due to an injury on his ankle, he had gotten a surgery and is currently receiving treatment and physiotherapy, focusing on his recovery. As we have been observing the situation with our artist, and after discussing directly with Seungkwan himself, as he himself shows a strong persistence to proceed with the performance, we have come to the decision that he will be participating in the fan meeting in a way that does not strain him.

Following which, for the 2020 SVT 4th Fan Meeting, Seungkwan will be performing, although minimally. He will also be participating in the additional activities after the performances, and other schedules provided it does not pose any strain on his recovery and treatment.

We once again apologize for having concerned the fans, and we will do our best such that Seungkwan will be able to return to the fans healthily, by focusing on his treatments and recovery.

Thank you.

— Pledis Entertainment