BTOB’s Eunkwang has announced that he will cancel his New Year’s Eve performance in the musical “Gwanghwamun Love Song” after contracting type A flu.

Influenza type A is a contagious viral infection that can cause life-threatening complications if left untreated and is known to cause influenza pandemics.

The singer revealed through his agency that doctors had advised him to rest before resuming activities.

“Hello, I’m BTOB company,

We would like to inform you of Seo Eunkwang’s absence from the musical show “Gwanghwamun Love Song” scheduled for 2pm on January 1st.

Seo Eunkwang went to the hospital due to high fever and poor condition and was diagnosed with influenza type A. As a result, he will not be able to participate in the January 1st performance of “Gwanghwamun Love Song”.

This decision was made based on the doctor’s recommendation of adequate rest and giving priority to the artist’s health. We kindly ask for your understanding.

We sincerely apologize for causing concern to fans. Please be assured that we will do our best to ensure Seo Eunkwang’s speedy recovery. Thank you.”

The musical “Gwanghwamun Love Song”, directed by Lee Gi Na and written by Ko Sun Woong, tells the love story of Myungwoo, a middle-aged man, who remained in a coma before his death, and his first love Soo Ah.

The musical, a modern retelling of the 2011 edition, features a new cast, including actors Yoon Do-hyun and Um Ki-jun.