PLEDIS Entertainment has issued a statement about The8 suffering a recent injury.

On 13 February, the HYBE Label revelaed that SEVENTEEN member The8's left clavicle has been fractured and that his doctors have advised to wear a brace and limit excessive movements.

The label also assured that the artist is set to continue his appearances in his pre-scheduled forthcoming events including CARAT DAY Live, a fan signing event in China and 2023 SVT 7TH FAN MEETING 〈SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND〉while wearing his brace.

However, PLEDIS Entertainment also stressed that "his participation will be adjusted depending on the circumstances, placing his recovery as the top most priority as per recommended by the medical staff." "We will do our best to aid in THE 8’s treatment and recovery so that he can return in full health to his fans as quickly as possible," PLEDIS added.

Read the full statement here.

[NOTICE] SEVENTEEN THE 8’s Health Status

Hello.
This is PLEDIS Entertainment.

We would like to provide you with some information regarding SEVENTEEN member THE 8’s health status.

A part of THE 8’s left clavicle has been fractured and the medical staff advised he should wear a brace to fix the fractured area and refrain from making excessive movements.

The artist is highly determined to attend all of the group’s prearranged engagements; however, his participation will be adjusted depending on the circumstances, placing his recovery as the top most priority as per recommended by the medical staff.

As such, THE 8 will be participating in the group’s prearranged activities including CARAT DAY Live, fan signing event in China and 2023 SVT 7TH FAN MEETING 〈SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND〉 among others in his brace so long as it does not put too much strain on his recovery. We ask our fans for your kind consideration.

We will do our best to aid in THE 8’s treatment and recovery so that he can return in full health to his fans as quickly as possible.

Thank you.