Amid THE BOYZ’ promotional activities for their latest EP Sixth Sense, member Sunwoo is grappling with the hurdles of neuralgia and neuritis.
On Friday, November 24, THE BOYZ agency IST Entertainment provided an update on Sunwoo’s health condition, as well as his involvement in the group’s comeback promotions.
According to the label, the idol complained of neck and shoulder pain on the morning of November 24. Although the initial plan was to promptly take him to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment, Sunwoo expressed a strong desire to participate in THE BOYZ‘ performance on the day’s episode of Music Bank.” In light of his wish, IST Entertainment decided to transport him to the hospital after the pre-recording.
IST ENTERTAINMENT입니다.
더보이즈 멤버 선우 건강 상태 및 향후 활동 관련하여 안내드립니다.
선우는 금일(24일) 오전, 목 어깨 통증을 호소하여 금일 음악방송 사전 녹화 종료 직후, 병원에 내원하여 어깨 및 목 부분 신경통 및 신경염 진단을 받아 치료를 진행하였습니다.
당분간 무리한…
— 더보이즈(THE BOYZ) (@IST_THEBOYZ) November 24, 2023
Later that evening, the agency issued a statement revealing that following the hospital visit, Sunwoo had received a diagnosis of neuralgia and neuritis affecting the neck and shoulders.
According to HealthDirect, neuralgia, or nerve pain, “occurs when a health condition affects the nerves that carry sensations to the brain.” Meanwhile, neuritis is the inflammation of one or more nerves, according to Brittanica.
Despite medical advice recommending restraint from excessive movements, IST Entertainment says that Sunwoo wants to continue participating in THE BOYZ’ activities.
“As Sunwoo expressed strong determination to take part in album promotions, we chose to respect the artist’s opinion. And it was decided that he would continue activities insofar as he can without overexerting himself,” the agency said.
Moreover, the label said that the idol will undergo continuous treatment so that his condition will not worsen.
Fans express worry for THE BOYZ’ Sunwoo
Although IST Entertainment promises fans that they will put their artist’s health as their top priority, fans couldn’t help but worry for the well-being of THE BOYZ.
In particular, Sunwoo also had to take a hiatus from group activities due to health difficulties in August 2022. At the time, the agency said that the idol had “complained of health difficulties and worsening of his condition.”
Meanwhile, Ju Haknyeon also recently announced his hiatus due to back injury. According to IST Entertainment, the idol has been experiencing back pain for some time, and his condition has recently aggravated. With this, Ju Haknyeon won’t be able to participate in THE BOYZ’ promotional activities for Sixth Sense, as well as the group’s world tour.
Now that two members of THE BOYZ are experiencing body discomfort, fans are expressing their concern for the group’s welfare.
Featured image: Sunwoo in a concept photo for the album ‘Christmas in August.’ Credit: Facebook/The Boyz