GOT7’s Youngjae was rushed to the hospital due to a back injury. His rep announced that he will be canceling all activities with the band has lined up including the group’s Australian fan meeting.
Korea Boo reported that Youngjae was rushed to the hospital just recently. Fans were disappointed but left him caring messages on his social media. Because of the back injury, the Kpop star cannot attend GOT7’s Global Fan meet in Australia. Fans took to Twitter to show their support for Youngjae with the hashtag #GetWellSoonYoungjae.
YoungJae’s Health Issues
This is Youngjae’s third time canceling activities with the group due to a health issue. He was unable to promote with GOT7 last October 2016 after revealing his health was in poor condition. Because of his health condition, he was also unable to perform in Dallas in July 2016 for their US tour.
JYP entertainment has released a statement regarding Youngjae’s condition, confirming the reason as a back injury. The singer couldn’t be able to attend the GOT7 Global Fan Meeting in Australia that will be held April 20-24. JYP entertainment apologizes to the fans of GOT7 in Australia for Youngjae’s absence.
Youngjae is now recovering in the hospital and is still in poor condition making it difficult for him to travel to Australia.
But JYP entertainment reassures fans they are doing their best to make sure Youngjae recovers on time for their next line up of activities.
GOT7 New Single Release and Arena Concert
While Youngjae is recovering from his back injury, GOT7 shows no signs in slowing down despite the unfortunate circumstance. With their previous album Flight Log: Turbulence selling 230,000 copies and ranking in album sales. They are working hard in making more new music.
GOT7 will release their fourth single My Swagger on May 24 and hold their showcase tour Meet Me starting on May 5. As well as holding a special arena concert in June in Tokyo.