Newbeat member Kim Taeyang will participate without performances for the time being due to rib fractures.
On the 21st, Newbeat's agency, Beat Interactive, stated, "Kim Taeyang felt pain in his chest during practice and went to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with minor rib fractures and advised to minimize strenuous movement for the time being."
It added, "As a result, it is difficult for him to participate in stages with intense choreography, but according to the artist's desire to join all scheduled events, including the opening of Chungang University festival today, he is expected to sit in a chair and participate without performing."
Below is the full official statement from Newbeat.
Hello. This is Beat Interactive.
We are providing information regarding the health status and future schedule of Newbeat (NEWBEAT) member Kim Taeyang.
Kim Taeyang felt pain in his chest during practice and went to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with minor rib fractures and advised to minimize strenuous movement for the time being.
As a result, it is difficult for him to participate in stages with intense choreography, but according to the artist's desire to join all scheduled events today (21st), including the opening of Chungang University festival, he plans to sit in a chair and participate without performing.
Future schedules may be attended in a limited manner depending on the medical staff's judgment and the artist's condition, and we will inform you in advance if he cannot attend. We ask for the fans' generous understanding.
We will do our utmost to ensure a swift recovery, prioritizing the artist's health. We apologize for causing concern to the fans.
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