ALPHA DRIVE ONE's Sung-hyun Undergoes Vocal Cord Polyp Removal Surgery; "Will Not Participate in Schedules for the Time Being" [Official] [Full Text]

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Alpha Drive One (ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE) member Sung-hyun will temporarily suspend activities due to surgery to remove vocal cord polyps.

His agency WakeOne announced on the 4th through an official statement: "Sung-hyun had previously felt discomfort in his throat and visited a hospital. Since then, he has been continuously monitored and has undergone additional examinations and medical treatment. Recent diagnostic results confirmed that he requires surgical treatment for 'Vocal Cord Polyp,' and he is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove the polyps on the 5th."

The agency further stated: "Following the surgery, daily life and physical activities within a range that does not cause strain will be possible. However, medical professionals have advised that throat use should be avoided for approximately three weeks. Considering the artist's health as the top priority, Sung-hyun will not participate in official schedules for the time being."

The statement added: "After sufficient recovery and rest, activities will resume based on a comprehensive consideration of medical advice, the artist's wishes, and condition. Activities that place strain on the throat, such as vocalization and singing, will be gradually resumed according to the recovery progress. Activities requiring throat use may proceed in a limited manner. We kindly ask for your understanding."

Meanwhile, ALPHA DRIVE ONE is set to release their second mini-album 'UNBREAKABLE : BEAST' on the 24th.

Below is the full official statement from WakeOne.

Hello, this is WakeOne (WAKEONE).

We are providing additional updates regarding member Sung-hyun's current health status and future activities.

Sung-hyun had previously felt discomfort in his throat and visited a hospital. Since then, he has been continuously monitored and has undergone additional examinations and medical treatment. Recent diagnostic results confirmed that he requires surgical treatment for 'Vocal Cord Polyp.'

Accordingly, Sung-hyun is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove the vocal cord polyps on Wednesday, August 5. Following the surgery, daily life and physical activities within a range that does not cause strain will be possible. However, medical professionals have advised that throat use should be avoided for approximately three weeks.

Considering the artist's health as the top priority, Sung-hyun will not participate in official schedules from Wednesday, August 5 through Saturday, August 22.

After August 22, activities will resume following sufficient recovery and rest, based on a comprehensive consideration of medical advice, the artist's wishes, and condition. Activities that place strain on the throat, such as vocalization and singing, will be gradually resumed according to the recovery progress. Activities requiring throat use may proceed in a limited manner. We kindly ask for your understanding.

For detailed information regarding future schedules, please check the schedule bulletin board.

Additionally, our company will closely coordinate with medical professionals to ensure Sung-hyun can continue stable activities as an artist after sufficient recovery following surgery. We will do our utmost to continuously support his recovery, throat health management, and any necessary rehabilitation processes.

Thank you.

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