Artist Recovering from Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Fans Offered Explanation

Courtesy of Pledis Entertainment

S.Coups, a member of the K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN, will not be participating in the group's promotional activities for their upcoming mini-album, "SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN," due to a knee injury.

The 28-year-old artist, whose real name is Choi Seung-cheol, suffered a tear to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee in August during a shoot. Pledis Entertainment, his agency, revealed on Thursday that S.Coups is still in the process of recovery following surgical treatment. 

▲ S.Coups, a member of K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN / Courtesy of Pledis Entertainment

The agency shared a statement on the fan platform, Weverse, explaining, "The medical staff informed us that the injured area remains fragile and expressed concerns about engaging in physically demanding activities during this stage of rehabilitation. Although S.Coups expressed a strong desire to participate in his team's scheduled activities, we have prioritized our artist's health."

Pledis Entertainment asked for understanding from fans and assured that they would provide full support to facilitate S.Coups' swift recovery.

SEVENTEEN, the group that debuted with the EP "17 Carat" in 2015, is set to release its 11th mini-album on October 23. The album has generated over 4.67 million pre-orders, marking a record high for the group since their debut, according to album distributor YG Plus.

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