THE BOYZ’s Jacob performed seated during the group’s Kuala Lumpur concert on September 7 due to health concerns.
Jacob Performs Seated During THE BOYZ’s Kuala Lumpur Concert
IST ENTERTAINMENT, the group’s agency, announced that Jacob had been experiencing headaches and neck pain, which prompted the decision. To prioritize his well-being, the agency explained that Jacob would receive detailed medical examinations and treatment upon returning to Korea after the concert.
“IST ENTERTAINMENT would like to hereby inform you regarding the health status and schedule of THE BOYZ member Jacob,” the statement read. “Unfortunately, Jacob will be seated while performing during THE BOYZ WORLD TOUR : ZENERATION Ⅱ IN Kuala Lumpur due to headaches and neck pain.”
“Upon his return to Korea, he will undergo detailed examinations and treatment,” it added. “We sincerely apologize for causing concerns with such news.”
The ZENERATION II Tour
The Kuala Lumpur concert is part of THE BOYZ’s third world tour, “ZENERATION II,” which began in Seoul in July and has since made its way through numerous major cities. Starting with a three-day concert in Seoul from July 12 to 14, the tour has taken the group to various U.S. cities, including New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and San Jose. From there, THE BOYZ continued their tour in Asia with performances in Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, and Macau before arriving in Kuala Lumpur on September 7.
The tour will continue with upcoming shows in Paris on September 13 and London on September 15. Fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of additional dates and locations, as teased by the “AND MORE” message on the official tour poster.
“ZENERATION II” follows the massive success of THE BOYZ’s previous world tour, “ZENERATION,” which spanned 13 cities and further cemented the group’s popularity on the global stage. Fans are thrilled to see the group’s return to international touring, and despite Jacob’s temporary health issue, the group’s Kuala Lumpur concert is still expected to be a highlight of the tour.
Fans are wishing Jacob a speedy recovery and looking forward to more exciting performances from THE BOYZ throughout the remainder of their world tour.
