BTS member Suga undergoes shoulder surgery and takes break from activities
Korean boy group BTS's rapper and songwriter Suga has undergone a shoulder surgery.
The singer took to Weverse to address BTS fans collectively known ARMY's and wrote this letter translated to English by Korean media Soompi.
"Hello, this is Suga. After the announcement, many people were worried and so I'm sorry and really grateful..!
"Thankfully, the surgery went well. My current state is that I do feel some pain but I'm very relieved. Since I perform as part of my job, I tried to avoid the surgery as much as I could and endured with rehabilitation and shots.
"However, I was afraid because it kept getting worse again whenever I'd perform. So after three out of four hospitals said that it would be good to do the surgery considering my condition, I had the surgery.. (I really agonized over it a lot..!)
"I won't be able to take part in scheduled activities for the time being so I feel sorry toward the members and to ARMY. I think it's such a shame too.. I'll be away for a bit so that I can recover as soon as possible, but I'll be back soon. It won't be that long! Once again, I'm sorry and thank you, ARMY!"
#BTS' #Suga Undergoes Surgery For His Shoulder + To Take Break From Most Activities https://t.co/gSAdOLyRrl pic.twitter.com/FCggvqjYMu
-- Soompi (@soompi) November 6, 2020
BTS's music label Big Hit Entertainment released a statement on November 6 regarding Suga's surgery, reported by Korean media.
"Hello. This is Big Hit Entertainment. We would like to provide information regarding the health of BTS member Suga.
"Suga underwent surgery to repair his torn shoulder labrum on November 3. The surgery, to address a problem that had constantly been a health and wellness issue for Suga, was completed successfully, and he is currently resting and recovering following his physician's advice that Suga must undergo a strict and unhindered period of recovery.
"As many fans know, Suga has long suffered from shoulder-related health issues. Suga's shoulder issues began when he was injured in an accident that occurred in 2012 before his debut, and he was diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder in 2013. Shoulder pains continued until he was further diagnosed in 2019 with “posterior labral tear of his left shoulder,” which means that the cartilage around his left shoulder joint has been torn. Since then, he has continued to receive various treatment to prevent his injury from affecting his activities.
"Suga has long suffered from a wide range of symptoms including the inability to raise his arms high and sudden bouts of pain. He underwent constant rehabilitation and treatment during his career, but unfortunately his symptoms did not improve measurably. These symptoms have appeared with increasing frequency in recent years, affecting Suga not only on the stage but in the course of his daily life as well.
"Suga also felt that it was important for him to restore himself to good health to prepare for his mandatory military service as well as his post-service musical career. After extensive discussion with the company, the decision was made to undergo the surgical procedure.
"Following the surgery, Suga will be unable to participate in most official activities so that he may fully focus on his recovery. Once doctors determine that the site of the operation has healed sufficiently, Suga will begin physical therapy so that he can ultimately return to the stage healthy and fully recovered. It may be difficult for Suga to meet his long-awaited fans for some time, including for the upcoming BTS “BE” album promotional activities. We apologize to every fan who has waited patiently to meet Suga again, and we ask for your generous and loving understanding.
"Suga wishes his fans to know that he is “very aware of how concerned and worried the fans must be and knows how sad the fans must feel.”
"He said, 'Please understand this time as being my chance to prepare to meet you again strong and healthy, and even if I must be away for a short while, please wait for me to come back to you.'”
"Big Hit will always strive to ensure the health and safety of all of our artists. Thank you.
BTS's official Instagram account recently showed a photo of the singer, which was flooded with support from fans all over the world.
⠀ #BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_BE Concept Photo - 슈가 (SUGA) ⠀ #Curated_by_BTS #SUGA #슈가
Isang post na ibinahagi ni BTS official (@bts.bighitofficial) noong
BTS is scheduled to release a new album called "BE" this November.
#BTS #방탄소년단 BE#BTS_BE pic.twitter.com/3UAERKq5si
-- BigHit Entertainment (@BigHitEnt) September 27, 2020
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