Jung Yong-hwa of CNBLUE / Courtesy of FNC Entertainment

Jung Yong-hwa of K-pop rock band CNBLUE is undergoing knee surgery due to a meniscus tear, his agency announced.

CNBLUE shared a post on Monday titled "Notice regarding Jung Yong-hwa's knee surgery" on the fan communication platform Weverse. According to the statement, Jung recently experienced discomfort in his knee and sought medical attention. A detailed examination revealed a meniscus tear in his right knee.

"In line with the medical team's recommendations, he is scheduled to undergo meniscus repair surgery today," the agency said.

Regarding Jung's upcoming activities, the agency explained, "After thorough discussions with the artist, we have decided to proceed with his scheduled commitments, ensuring they do not overstrain him and are managed under medical supervision."

"We apologize for the sudden news and for causing concern to fans. We promise to do our best for Jung Yong-hwa's speedy recovery," they added.

Jung's group, CNBLUE, released the single "A Sleepless Night" in October last year. He also features in the variety show "Kian is CEO" engaging with viewers through his entertaining performances.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.