Singer BoA has canceled her solo concert due to health reasons. However, the album produced to commemorate her '25th anniversary' will be released as scheduled without any changes.
BoA's agency, SM Entertainment, officially announced on the 15th, "BoA's fifth solo concert has become difficult to proceed due to the artist's health issues."
The agency explained, "BoA was diagnosed with acute osteonecrosis requiring surgical treatment after visiting a hospital due to worsening knee pain. To prevent the progression of the disease, she has been advised by medical professionals to refrain from strenuous physical activities and performances such as dancing, and she has decided to undergo surgery as soon as possible."
They continued, "As a result, we regret to inform you that BoA's fifth concert, scheduled for August 30-31, has been inevitably canceled. We sincerely apologize for causing concern to fans with this sudden news, and we ask for your understanding as this decision prioritizes the artist's health."
Finally, the agency stated, "This year is a significant year as BoA celebrates her 25th anniversary, and we plan to release the completed album as scheduled without any changes for the fans who have been eagerly waiting. We will announce the possibility of future concerts based on the artist's recovery progress after surgery. We will do our best to ensure that the artist can focus on treatment and recovery, prioritizing her health and safety."
Hello, this is SM Entertainment.
We would like to inform you that BoA's fifth solo concert has become difficult to proceed due to the artist's health issues.
BoA was diagnosed with acute osteonecrosis requiring surgical treatment after visiting a hospital due to worsening knee pain. To prevent the progression of the disease, she has been advised by medical professionals to refrain from strenuous physical activities and performances such as dancing, and she has decided to undergo surgery as soon as possible.
As a result, we regret to inform you that BoA's fifth concert, scheduled for August 30-31, has been inevitably canceled. We sincerely apologize for causing concern to fans with this sudden news, and we ask for your understanding as this decision prioritizes the artist's health.
Additionally, this year is significant as BoA celebrates her 25th anniversary, and we plan to release the completed album as scheduled without any changes for the fans who have been eagerly waiting. We will announce the possibility of future concerts based on the artist's recovery progress after surgery.
We will do our best to ensure that the artist can focus on treatment and recovery, prioritizing her health and safety.
Thank you.
[Geum Bit-na, MK Sports Reporter]
