SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups sustains knee injury, to undergo surgery

SEVENTEEN member S.Coups has suffered from a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) on his left knee and will undergo surgery at a later date.

SEVENTEEN’s agency, PLEDIS Entertainment, it reported the unfortunate news In a statement shared on WeVerse Thursday.

“We would like to inform you about SEVENTEEN member S.COUPS’s current health status and his activities moving forward,” it wrote.

PLEDIS Entertainment said S.Coups sustained the injury on August 10 “as he was landing while playing a ball game for content filming.”

“He was immediately taken to the hospital where he underwent a comprehensive medical examination including an MRI scan. During the examination, a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) was identified in the left knee,” it added.

“The artist is receiving necessary medical treatment prior to the surgery as recommended by medical staff and will undergo surgery as soon as possible. We will provide updates on the progression of his treatment and rehabilitation schedule at a later time.”

The idol will be unable to continue with his activities, but,“his participation will be adjusted depending on the circumstances, placing his recovery as the top priority as per recommendation of medical staff.”

SEVENTEEN performed several times in the Philippines last year, a two-night show in October at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, and another at the Philippine Arena. All were sold-out.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, S. Coups! — Carby Basina/LA, GMA Integrated News