SEVENTEEN's Mingyu recovers from back pain 'with surprising speed', will now participate in group activities
On October 26, it was announced that SEVENTEEN's Mingyu 'experienced a sudden, crippling lower back pain'. He was advised by the medical staff to take time off.
SEVENTEEN member Mingyu is all set to resume his activities days after he announced a brief break following lower back pain. Soompi reported quoting SEVENTEEN agency PLEDIS Entertainment that Mingyu 'received necessary treatment' and 'recovered with surprising speed'. (Also Read | Fans go crazy over a blooper as BTS' Jungkook and Seventeen's Mingyu rock Seven dance challenge in matching outfits)
PLEDIS' statement on Mingyu
The statement by PLEDIS Entertainment read, “Hello. This is PLEDIS Entertainment. We would like to provide an update on SEVENTEEN member Mingyu and his resumption of activities. On Thursday, October 26, Mingyu visited the hospital due to sudden lower back pain.”
Update on Mingyu's recovery
It added, “Following the recommendation from the medical staff, the artist took a period of rest and received necessary treatment, and we are pleased to inform you that he has recovered with surprising speed, and his physical condition has greatly improved. As such, Mingyu will be participating in SEVENTEEN’s activities starting today.”
The statement added, “The company will continue to prioritize the artist’s safety above all else and ensure that he participates in SEVENTEEN’s scheduled activities always within reasonable limits, closely monitoring his health conditions.”
PLEDIS thanks fans
"We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the fans for their care and concern toward Mingyu’s health. We will continue making sure that the artist can engage with the fans at his healthiest state moving forward. Thank you," concluded the statement.
About Mingyu
On October 26, it was announced that Mingyu 'experienced a sudden, crippling lower back pain'. A part of the statement read, "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."
It added, "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."
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