S. Coups is taking a break to recover from a recent injury. It was recently announced that the SEVENTEEN leader suffered from a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) after injuring his left knee. Since the announcement, CARATs have been sharing their thoughts about Choi Seungcheol’s injury. Most fans are expressing their concern for the rapper after realizing he would be on hiatus for several months.
On August 17, PLEDIS Entertainment issued a statement confirming the SEVENTEEN member’s injury. According to the agency, S. Coups was injured while filming content with the rest of the group. Once taken to the hospital, it was confirmed that Choi Seungcheol had suffered from a torn ACL and would need several months to recuperate.
The statement further confirmed that Choi will be going through necessary medical treatment prior to the knee surgery. Unfortunately, this meant that S. Coups will not participate in group activities until he is fully recovered.
CARATs React To S. Coups’ Latest Injury
Not surprisingly, fans met the news with mixed reactions. Although several CARATS were quick to wish S. Coups to get better soon, others worried that he would be out of the spotlight for almost a year. It was noted that recovering from a torn ACL could last six to nine months at most. This means the SEVENTEEN rapper will have to halt promotions until early next year.
The full recovery period is 6-9+ months (to go back to pre-injury activity) but he should be walking without crutches after 2 weeks, that's the usual goal. How he does with physio is very important. He'll still be in some things as the statement says! So he isn't completely gone!
— no name ☁️ (@noname_bin) August 17, 2023
Torn ACL takes lot of months (6 months at least & 9 months at the latest) to recover as far as I know. Our Seungcheol might likely back next year (February in the earliest, while May is the latest target month that he will be back).
— ✌👊🚫 (@shiningtwicexo) August 17, 2023
it’s going to be a long recovery, hope he recovers well & takes his time ❤️
— ᥫ᭡ 오직 하나뿐인 ☽☾ (@jimintypagyal) August 17, 2023
This isn’t the first time that S. Coups had to stay away from the limelight due to an injury. In 2021, he had to withdraw from promotions for the EP “Your Choice” after sustaining injuries from a fall. According to reports, Choi injured his right shoulder and had additional abrasions and cuts to his right ear, chin, and forehead. However, he was able to return and continue promoting with the group.
SEVENTEEN recently held a two-day concert titled “Follow” at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome.
