Pledis Entertainment announced that Jeonghan will be wearing a cast during SEVENTEEN's "BE THE SUN" world tour due to his recent surgery.
Keep on reading to know what happened.
Jeonghan Undergoes Surgery Ahead of SEVENTEEN's "BE THE SUN" World Tour
On June 17, PLEDIS Entertainment took to SEVENTEEN's official social media accounts to release an official statement regarding Jeonghan's health status.
At the beginning of their statement, PLEDIS said that Jeonghan has been receiving conservative treatment including getting injections for an infection and damage in his outer tendon on his right elbow.
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Due to increased pain in his elbow, the "HOT" singer recently visited the hospital and was informed by a medical staff that his lateral epicondylitis and tendon damage has worsened. He eventually had to undergo surgery on June 15.
"The operation was successful, and the artist has been recuperating after being discharged as of Thursday the 16th," PLEDIS continued. As a result of his surgery, SEVENTEEN Jeonghan will wear a cast for the meantime, as well as a brace to protect the treated area and to help him recover faster.
The company went on to say that although he recently underwent surgery, Jeonghan is still determined to participate in SEVENTEEN's "BE THE SUN" world tour and other upcoming group activities. However, there will be some adjustments in his participation depending on the circumstances.
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As such, Jeonghan will wear his cast and brace during their tour while constantly receiving medical consultations. PLEDIS Entertainment finally said, "We will do our best to aid in Jeonghan's treatment and recovery so that he can return in full health to his fans as quickly as possible. Thank you."
Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN's "BE THE SUN" world tour will continue in the United States and Canada in August and September. The tour kicked off in Seoul on June 25 and 26.
We wish SEVENTEEN Jeonghan fast recovery!
SEVENTEEN's "Face the Sun" Enters Various Billboard Album Charts This Week
In other news, SEVENTEEN's fourth studio album "Face the Sun" consistently ranks high on various Billboard album charts.
For the week ending on June 18, "Face the Sun" climbed to No. 1 on the World Albums chart after being at No. 4 in the previous week. It has now spent two weeks on the said chart.
Previously, it was revealed that SEVENTEEN's "Face the Sun" achieved the group's highest peak on Billboard 200 to date.
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In addition to that, the studio album also took the No. 1 spot on both Billboard's Top Album Sales chart and Top Current Album Sales chart, plus it entered at No. 13 on the Tastemaker Albums chart.
SEVENTEEN also re-entered the Artist 100 at No. 5 this week-their highest position on the chart so far-and their title song "HOT" remained strong in the top 10 on the World Digital Song Sales chart, securing the No. 9 spot.
Furthermore, SEVENTEEN's "HOT" has now spent two weeks on Billboard's Hot Trending Songs chart after landing on the No. 4 spot this week. The song's highest peak on the tally yet is No. 3.
Watch SEVENTEEN's "HOT" music video here!
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Written by Maria Scott
