SEVENTEEN's S.COUPS will be unable to participate in the majority of official activities.

On August 17, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that "S.COUPS sustained an injury to the left knee as he was landing while playing a ball game for a content shoot on August 10."

According to the label, he was immediately taken to the hospital where he underwent a comprehensive medical examination including an MRI scan. A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) was identified in the left knee during the examination.

The singer will focus on his recovery. The label stated, "The artist is receiving necessary medical treatment prior to surgery as recommended by the medical staff, and will undergo surgery as soon as possible."

An official revealed, "S.COUPS will be unable to participate in the majority of official activities for the foreseeable future."

However, the artist is determined to attend the group's prearranged engagements. The label stated, "His participation will be adjusted depending on the circumstances."

The label added, "We are sorry for this news and will do everything we can to help S.COUPS receive the best treatment and recover completely so that he may return to his fans as soon as possible."

<Translated by=Jiwon Kim(Dispatch)>