NCT WISH’s Riku to suspend activities due to health issues.

On October 22 KST, SM Entertainment announced that Riku, a member of NCT WISH, will be temporarily suspending his activities due to health concerns. According to the agency, Riku recently visited the hospital due to health issues, and the medical team recommended that he take sufficient rest and recover.

In a statement, SM Entertainment explained, “We have prioritized the health of our artist and, after careful discussion with Riku, have decided that he will focus on treatment and recovery.” They added, “Riku will not participate in scheduled activities starting today, and we will provide updates once he is able to return.”

As a result, the upcoming ‘2024 NCT WISH ASIA TOUR LOG in JAPAN,’ which begins on November 3 KST, will proceed with five members—Shion, Yushi, Jaehui, Ryo, and Sakuya.

NCT WISH recently promoted their first mini-album Steady and had been actively participating in various activities.

SM Entertainment’s Official Statement:

Hello,

We would like to inform you regarding the health status and activities of member Riku.

Riku recently visited the hospital due to poor health, and based on the medical team’s diagnosis, it has been determined that he needs sufficient rest and recovery. Considering the health of our artist as the top priority, we have decided after careful discussions with Riku that he will focus on treatment and recovery.

As such, Riku will not be participating in any scheduled activities starting today. We will provide updates when he is ready to return to his activities.

The ‘2024 NCT WISH ASIA TOUR LOG in JAPAN,’ which starts on November 3, will proceed with five members—Shion, Yushi, Jaehui, Ryo, and Sakuya. We kindly ask for fans’ understanding.

We apologize for causing concern to the fans, and we will do our best to ensure Riku recovers well and returns to greet fans in good health.

Thank you.

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