On August 13th, KQ Entertainment reported that ATEEZ‘s Hongjoong suffered a rib fracture after visiting the hospital, and here is the agency’s schedule update during promotion days.
According to the notice, the K-Pop idol was diagnosed with a rib fracture after going to the hospital for a persistent cough; in addition, the medical team advised him that taking rest would be the best way for him to recover.
“HONGJOONG recently visited the hospital due to a cough. Following a medical examination, he was diagnosed with a rib fracture and advised by medical professionals to get sufficient rest.”
[📢] ATEEZ(에이티즈) 홍중 건강 상태 및 스케줄 관련 안내https://t.co/sCgcZh15lu#ATEEZ #에이티즈
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) August 13, 2026
However, Hongjoong’s enormous desire to continue participating in group activities during their new era has led them to decide that he will continue in ATEEZ’s upcoming scheduled activities “to the extent that his condition allows,” under close monitoring of his health condition.
“While we recommended that HONGJOONG take time to rest, we also respect his wish to participate in the previously scheduled engagements. Therefore, he will continue with his scheduled activities to the extent that his condition allows, with his health and well-being as our top priority.”
They apologized for the sudden and worrying news and asked fans for their support during the ATEEZ comeback with their latest title track, ‘BAD,’ which is topping charts, while the boys met fans to celebrate this release together.
