Kang Seung Yoon Injured, WINNER Limits New Album Promotion Activities

JAKARTA - Group WINNER will reduce promotional activities for their new album. This news relates to one of the members, Kang Seung Yoon who was announced to have a leg injury.

YG Entertainment as the agency that oversees WINNER stated Kang Seung Yoon suffered a leg injury on Sunday, July 10.

“WINNER member Kang Seung Yoon felt uncomfortable with his ankle when performing at the guerilla concert HOLIDAY IN THE CITY. After the event ended, he immediately went to the nearest hospital," the agency said in a statement.

An examination revealed that the vocalist had suffered an injury to the leg ligaments. The doctor advised Seung Yoon to take a break.

"As a result, WINNER will take a break from appearing on music shows where their appearance is required," the agency said.

"However, due to the artist's strong desire to meet fans, we will continue promotions with several schedules that do not require much movement," he explained.

The agency concluded their statement by asking for understanding from fans. Even though this is their comeback after two years, the agency wants to prioritize WINNER's health condition.

WINNER released their newest album HOLIDAY with the main single I LOVE U. This song immediately occupied the Korean and international music charts.

To celebrate the new album, they held an open concert or guerilla in Yeouido on Sunday, July 10. The concert was watched by 20,000 people live.