Ligament Tear Confirmed After On-Air Mishap

K-pop idol Hyunjae of THE BOYZ has injured his ankle during a live content broadcast.

On July 31, his agency IST Entertainment announced, "Hyunjae suffered an ankle injury during today's live content. A partial ligament tear has been confirmed."

Comeback Promotions Continue With Caution

THE BOYZ recently made a comeback with their 10th mini album, "a;effect," released on July 28. Despite the injury, Hyunjae will still appear on the August 1 episode of KBS2's Music Bank, though he will remain seated during the performance.

The agency added, "We sincerely apologize to fans who were looking forward to THE BOYZ's comeback stage. We ask for your understanding."

Artist Health Comes First

As for future schedules, the agency stated, "Hyunjae's health and recovery are our top priorities. We'll adjust his activities accordingly and focus on helping him recover as soon as possible."