Vanner member Hyesung was discharged from his military service less than a month after enlisting due to "medical reasons." According to Soompi, KLAP Entertainment shared that Hyesung was hospitalized two weeks after his enlistment for a detailed examination. Following this, the Military Manpower Administration determined he was "unfit for active military service and required ongoing treatment."
Vanner member Hyesung discharged from military service
The statement read, "Hello, this is KLAP Entertainment. We would like to inform you that VANNER’s Hyesung has been discharged from military service on December 16 due to medical reasons. As previously mentioned, Hyesung, who has been dealing with panic disorder and mental health issues, was admitted to the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital two weeks after enlisting for a detailed examination.
"Based on the results of the examination, the Military Manpower Administration determined that he was unfit for active military service and required ongoing treatment, leading to his discharge on medical grounds. We sincerely apologize for causing concern with this sudden news to the fans who have been waiting for updates on Hyesung," it added.
"We fully understand the concern fans may feel regarding Hyesung. However, we kindly ask for your understanding that we are unable to provide any additional details beyond what has already been shared. Our company will continue to do our utmost to ensure that Hyesung can focus on his treatment moving forward. Thank you," the statement concluded.
About Hyesung
Hyesung enlisted in the military in November this year. Vanner, formed by VT Entertainment, consists of Taehwan, Gon, Hyesung, Sungkook, and Yeonggwang. The group officially debuted on February 14, 2019, with their studio album V. Vanner released their third single album, Take Off, with the title track Rollin, on February 28, 2022. In May of the previous year, the group signed with KLAP Entertainment. They have also held multiple concerts and participated in various shows.