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A.C.E Lee Donghun Halts Activities Due to Acute Cholecystitis Diagnosis

Lee Dong Hun is taking a break for health reasons. The A.C.E. member was recently diagnosed with acute cholecystitis and will need surgery soon.

A.C.E’s Lee Donghun to Undergo Surgery for Acute Cholecystitis

On December 11, Beat Interactive, the agency representing A.C.E, shared an update regarding member Lee Donghun’s health. The agency revealed that Donghun has been diagnosed with acute cholecystitis, a condition involving inflammation of the gallbladder. Following medical advice, he will undergo surgery to address the issue and focus on his recovery.

Recently, Lee Donghun has been experiencing digestive issues and sought medical consultation,” the agency’s statement read. “However, as his condition did not improve, he underwent further diagnostic tests, which revealed acute cholecystitis, and he has been advised to undergo surgery. He will proceed with the surgery as soon as possible and will take sufficient rest and recovery time afterward.

As a result, Donghun will temporarily step back from participating in A.C.E’s group activities. “Due to the surgery and recovery period, Lee Donghun will be unable to participate in scheduled events,” the statement continued. “We will update you about any changes to schedules, such as fan signings and other activities involving the remaining members via A.C.E’s official website and social media accounts as soon as possible.”

They added, “We have taken every effort to prioritize the health of our artist while respecting his willingness to participate in schedules. For the schedules prior to the surgery, after thorough communication with the doctor and Lee Donghun, it was confirmed that he is able to handle them, and these events will proceed as planned without changes.

The agency assured fans that they will closely monitor Donghun’s health and prioritize his well-being, expressing gratitude for the fans’ patience and encouragement.

Fans have responded with an outpouring of supportive messages, wishing Donghun a smooth surgery and speedy recovery. A.C.E will continue its activities with the remaining members.

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a.c.e’s Chan, Donghun, and Jun Change Stage Names

Beat Interactive announced on August 12 that three members of K-pop boy group A.C.E will make changes in their stage names. 

According to the agency, members Chan, Donghun, and Jun have decided to use their real names instead. 

Meaning, Chan will move forward with his activities as Kang Yuchan, Donghun with Lee Donghun, and Jun with Park Junhee. 

Additionally, Beat Interactive emphasized that members Kim Byeongkwan and WOW made no changes. With this, WOW, whose real name is Kim Se Yoon, is the only A.C.E member to use a stage name. 

“Please look forward to the future activities ahead,” the agency told fans. 

While Beat Interactive didn’t provide any explanation or reason behind the changing of names, it can be noted that the A.C.E members have been using their real names in their acting activities. 

Kang Yungchan has appeared in Age of Youth 2 and Marry Me Now, while Park Junhee starred in Tinted with You and Sometoon 2021. 

Fans also pointed out how their stage names are common among other K-pop groups. And the change would help the A.C.E members be recognized instantly.

The changes came almost six years after the group made their debut in 2017. 

As for A.C.E’s future group activities, there’s no details yet as two members, Kim Beyongkwan and Kang Yungchan, are still in the military. 

Meanwhile, Park Junhee, Lee Donghun, and WOW have all been recently discharged.

Featured image: A.C.E. members Donghun, Jun, and Chan pose for a photo. Credit: Twitter/A.C.E Brasil fan page

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