Fans Heartbroken After K-Pop Idol Is Forced To Suspend Activities Due To Sudden Deafness

Seunghyun, member of the upcoming K-Pop boy group Celest1a, has announced the suspension of his activities due to sudden hearing loss. The news has shocked fans and non-fans alike, especially due to the unexpected nature of it.

The announcement was made through a heartfelt statement released by Celest1a’s managing company. It revealed that Seunghyun had been diagnosed with a recurrence of sudden hearing loss, necessitating an immediate cessation of all activities to focus on rest and recovery. The statement expressed deep regret for having to deliver such news and extended gratitude towards fans, stakeholders, and everyone who has supported Seunghyun and Celest1a.

The agency clarified that the decision was not taken lightly — it was the severity of the star’s condition and the potential for worsening health that led to it after extensive discussions among members, staff, and Seunghyun himself.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Celest1a. Member Yu Seunghyun has been diagnosed with a recurrence of sudden hearing loss, leading to a suspension of activities from today due to necessary rest and recovery. We are grateful to everyone who has supported Celest1a and Yu Seunghyun from the start, and we extend our thanks to all the stakeholders who have always been there to help. We regret having to deliver the news in this manner.

Since we received the report of Yu Seunghyun’s sudden hearing loss recurrence, members and staff have been in discussions for several days. However, due to the severity of the condition and his strong determination, we anticipated a worsening of his health condition, leading to this decision. This is the result of several discussions with him, and we would appreciate your understanding.

We sincerely ask for your continued support of Celest1a and Yu Seunghyun.

— K-POP HOUSE

【ユ・スンヒョン活動休止のお知らせ】

突発性難聴の再発診断を受け、
メンバーのユ・スンヒョンは本日をもって活動休止をすることになりました。

療養の時間を作り、本人の体調を最優先しながらまた皆様と会える日を作る予定です。… pic.twitter.com/wdLjfBvHCR

— Celest1a (@Celest1a_x) March 28, 2024

The Celest1a member himself also shared a personal message to fans through the agency. In his statement, Seunghyun recounted the severe symptoms of dizziness and hearing loss he experienced while preparing for Celest1a’s new debut in Korea and Japan. Despite his best efforts, the recurrence of sudden hearing loss in his right ear, along with a decrease in clarity for low tones in his left ear, made it impossible for him to continue with the debut project.

First, I am truly sorry for not being able to share good news.

During the process of preparing for our new debut in both Korea and Japan, I experienced severe symptoms of dizziness and hearing loss in my right ear. Despite my efforts for the fans, the company staff, and my fellow members, the hearing tests confirmed a recurrence of sudden hearing loss in my right ear and a decrease in the clarity of low tones in my left ear.

The dizziness that accompanied the dance practices led to the decision that I could no longer continue with the debut project. I am currently focusing on recovering my hearing through treatment. I thought it was necessary to recover my health before I could greet my beloved fans again.

Once again, I want to apologize to the fans, members, and company officials. This is Yu Seunghyun. Thank you.

— Yu Seunghyun

it's his right ear again…
this is really heartbreaking hope he focuses on recovering and that he… it obviously is sad
oh my seunghyun … https://t.co/4Tcl4UggdP

— 이스라^^ (@seunghyunful) March 28, 2024

sudden hearing loss must be so scary hope he gets well soon https://t.co/vDP5lOyB5s

— may (@Iovestamp) March 28, 2024

i will literally donate my right ear to him please i hope he recovers from this seunghyun i love you so much https://t.co/9vwMewDE2J

— ☆ charlie (@odeslcvr) March 28, 2024