'Close Your Eyes' Kenshin Takes a Break Due to Shingles

Kenshin is going on a break due to health issues.

The agency of the group Close Your Eyes (CLOSE YOUR EYES) announced Kenshin's health problems. According to the agency, Kenshin recently experienced symptoms of a cold and visited the hospital, where he was diagnosed with shingles.

The agency stated that they will halt Kenshin's schedule and he will undergo hospitalization for treatment to recover. After the treatment is completed and his condition improves, he is expected to resume activities. Until then, Close Your Eyes will continue their schedule as a 6-member group.

Close Your Eyes is a 7-member boy group formed through the JTBC audition program 'Project 7', and they debuted in April with their first mini-album 'Eternality' (ETERNALT). Below is the full statement from their agency, Uncore.

Hello,

This is UNCORE.

First of all, we would like to thank all the CLOSER fans who always support CLOSE YOUR EYES.

We would like to inform you about Kenshin's condition and future schedule.

Kenshin has been diagnosed with shingles due to recent symptoms of a cold.

He will be hospitalized to receive treatment for a quick recovery, and after taking sufficient rest and stability, he is expected to return to activities.

Therefore, the schedule planned for this week will proceed with the 6 members excluding Kenshin, and we ask for your understanding, CLOSER fans.

We will also do our best for the artist's quick recovery.

Thank you.