On January 9, NCT’s agency, SM Entertainment, made an announcement on the fan community platform Weverse. They shared that Haechan is dealing with severe tonsillitis and has been advised by medical professionals to take enough rest and prioritize his well-being.
According to the agency, Haechan came back to Korea on the 8th because he had cold symptoms and a high fever while in Japan for his schedule. He went to the hospital and was diagnosed with tonsillitis. To get better soon, Haechan will be taking some time to rest.
According to the update, Haechan won’t be able to join the Circle Chart Music Awards 2023 happening on Wednesday, January 10. Only six members of NCT DREAM, including Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung, will be attending the event.
The agency mentioned that they will assess Haechan’s recovery progress before deciding on his participation in upcoming schedules. They also expressed apologies for any worries caused to fans.
Sure, here are two social media copies for the news about Haechan temporarily suspending his activities due to health reasons: