SEVENTEEN's The8 To Scale Back Comeback Participation Due To Injury

Just one day before the release of SEVENTEEN‘s eighth mini-album, Your Choice, Pledis Entertainment has announced that The8 will be reducing his participation in the comeback after suffering an injury.

Pledis Entertainment made the announcement through SEVENTEEN’s official Twitter account today, informing fans that leader dancer The8 sadly began experiencing pain in his instep (upper foot) and ankle during choreography practice. After visiting the hospital and receiving treatment, The8 has been advised by doctors to minimize physical activity—including dancing.

During choreography practice, THE 8 experienced pain in his instep and ankle and visited the hospital for treatment and detailed examination. As a result, he was advised by medical personnel that, while his daily routines will not be affected, he should focus on treatment, get sufficient rest and minimize intense physical activities including choreography.

— Pledis Entertainment

The company went on to say that while The8 cannot participate in any high-octane activity like dancing, he expressed “strong wishes” to take part in promotions for Your Choice and upcoming single “Ready to Love.” As such, Pledis Entertainment has agreed that The8 will participate in comeback promotions but at a reduced rate.

Our company closely monitored THE 8’s condition and treatment progress and discussed his participation in the promotional activities for “Your Choice”, and in consideration of the artist’s strong wishes to take part in the activities, the decision was made for THE 8’s participation in official promotions as long as undue strain can be avoided.

— Pledis Entertainment

In short, this means that The8 will participate in activities for Your Choice, but he’ll be “minimizing his role in performances.” Judging by Pledis Entertainment’s statement, this could mean that The8 may still join music show stages with the other members while sitting or standing still to minimize pain.

The company went on to apologize for the concern and assured Carats that they will be facilitating The8’s recovery so he can return in full health. Meanwhile, The8 headed to Weverse to tell fans not to worry as he’s undergoing treatment.

Sadly, this isn’t the first time The8 has had to sit out on some promotions due to injury. Back in 2017, he suffered a back injury and had to take a temporary break (around two months) to recover. Now, “The8,” his real name (“Minghao”), and “Get Well Soon” are trending across Twitter as fans wish him well.

prayer circle:

🕯 🕯
🕯 🕯
MINGHAO'S
🕯 FAST 🕯
RECOVERY
🕯 🕯
🕯 🕯

— alex | csd 📌 (@gyulamansae) June 17, 2021

Read Pledis Entertainment’s full statement below.

Hello.
This is PLEDIS Entertainment.

We would like to provide the following information regarding SEVENTEEN member THE 8’s participation in promotional activities for the 8th mini-album “Your Choice”.

During choreography practice, THE 8 experienced pain in his instep and ankle and visited the hospital for treatment and detailed examination. As a result, he was advised by medical personnel that, while his daily routines will not be affected, he should focus on treatment, get sufficient rest and minimize intense physical activities including choreography.

Our company closely monitored THE 8’s condition and treatment progress and discussed his participation in the promotional activities for “Your Choice”, and in consideration of the artist’s strong wishes to take part in the activities, the decision was made for THE 8’s participation in official promotions as long as undue strain can be avoided.

As a result, THE 8 will take part in the 8th mini-album “Your Choice” activities while minimizing his role in performances. We would like to apologize to all fans for causing concern over this issue, and we will place the utmost priority in assisting THE 8 in his treatment and recovery so that he can rejoin his fans in full health.

Thank you.

— Pledis Entertainment