Vocalist Park Seonghwa of ATEEZ‘s has made the decision to temporarily retire from music and to step away from the stage for a while since he is going through a bad personal moment and requires some time for himself to try to recover and move forward.
The agency was in charge of sharing the news through an announcement: “It is with our sincerest and deepest condolences that we report the passing of ATEEZ member Seonghwa’s grandmother on October 23rd, and we ask for your warm comfort and support for the idol as we keep the departed in our thoughts and prayers“.
At the same time, they also reported, “Seonghwa will only return to his schedule after participating in the mourning process and the funeral. He is scheduled to participate in the ‘Immortal Songs’ live concert in New York on October 26th“, confirming that the idol will not be present for at least 3 days.
The K-Pop singer has repeatedly demonstrated his talent, commitment, and responsibility to the group; however, the reasons why he will be absent for a few days while they are in the United States are understandable, which is why fans are compassionate.
Seonghwa is a fundamental part of ATEEZ; he is even considered “the mother” of the group due to his particular skills. Since he is the one who cooks best, he is in charge of comforting the members of the group in difficult moments, and thanks to him, they keep the band’s rooms tidy.
KQ Entertainment share ATEEZ Seonghwa will be sitting out from upcoming US activities following the passing of his grandmother
KQ shares Seonghwa will still perform at the upcoming Immortal Songs in NY concert happening on Oct 26th
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This has demonstrated his fundamental role in the group, not only on stage as a vocalist but also when the show ends, making his companions feel safe and always giving them his support. His fans have shown admiration for his personality and kindness, in addition to his incredible voice.