K-pop: CRAVITY's Wonjin diagnosed with laryngitis; to miss upcoming events
CRAVITY band member, Wonjin, has been diagnosed with laryngitis, leading to a halt in his upcoming engagements. The news was confirmed by Starship Entertainment, the K-pop group's managing agency on Sunday. They disclosed that due to declining health, Wonjin sought medical attention and was subsequently diagnosed with a condition affecting his voice box (larynx), likely from overuse, irritation, or infection. His doctor has recommended rest for recovery.
Wonjin to skip SBS's 'Inkigayo' and CRAVITY fan signing event
Due to his diagnosis, Wonjin will be absent from the upcoming episode of SBS's Inkigayo, where he was scheduled to perform with his fellow CRAVITY bandmates on Sunday. Additionally, he will not be attending the group's fan signing event, also planned for the same day. Starship Entertainment confirmed this in a statement, emphasizing that this decision was made prioritizing Wonjin's health and recovery.
Know everything about the group
CRAVITY, a K-pop boy group under STARSHIP Entertainment (IVE's agency), consists of nine members: Minhee, Serim, Allen, Jungmo, Woobin, Wonjin, Hyeongjun, Seongmin, and Taeyoung. They debuted in 2020, with their mini album HIDEOUT: REMEMBER WHO WE ARE - SEASON1, which peaked on Gaon's album chart. Later, CRAVITY made its official debut in Japan by releasing the Japanese version of its singles Groovy and I Can't Fight The Feeling in 2023.
They unveiled their seventh EP in February
CRAVITY recently unveiled its seventh EP (extended play) titled EVERSHINE on February 26, featuring the lead track Love or Die. Upon its release, the album soared to number 2 on the Circle Album Chart. Notably, the lead track has garnered over 2M streams on Spotify, solidifying its position as one of its top songs on the platform. Since its debut in 2020, the group has been hailed as the "Monster Rookies," emerging as global artists that captivate fans worldwide.
