TXT’s Soobin recently revealed he is going on a temporary hiatus to take care of his health. BIGHIT Music confirmed the news on November 19, 2024, sharing that medical advice urged the idol to pause all activities, including the 2024 MAMA Awards and the ACT: PROMISE Encore tour in Japan. According to the agency, he was advised to take a break upon medical consultation, as the idol was feeling “unwell.”
SOOBIN recently exhibited signs of being unwell and visited the hospital for medical attention. The medical staff have advised that he would need sufficient time to rest and recover. pic.twitter.com/GbnMLXvuQR
— ᯓ✦ Maryam (@txtdom) November 19, 2024
In addition to missing the 2024 MAMA Awards and the ACT: PROMISE Encore tour in Japan, he will also miss the Shanghai fan sign event, and other end-of-the-year ceremonies. And while it’s tough to see him sit out, fans understand that rest is a priority. Taking things to Weverse, Soobin himself revealed the decision in a letter penned to MOA (that’s the name TXt fans have).
[241119] #SOOBIN Weverse
🐰✏️ “hello moas, this is soobin
for starters, we ended our promotions amidst all the warm support just a couple of days ago so i’m sorry to our moas who must be very shocked at the sudden news.after our debut, thanks to the members and moas, i’ve… pic.twitter.com/3joGaUrHZ3
— TXT Translations 💬 (@translatingTXT) November 19, 2024
Meanwhile, the rest of the TXT squad keeps making moves with “The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY.” The EP, which dropped on November 4, is already breaking records. With hits like “Over the Moon” and “Danger,” the album surpassed 1.2 million copies sold on day one alone. Though Soobin’s absence will be felt, his health comes first.
