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ATEEZ's Hongjoong sits out 'Show! Music Core' for health reasons, KQ Entertainment says

ATEEZ leader Hongjoong did not take part in MBC's 'Show! Music Core' on October 31 KST due to health reasons, KQ Entertainment announced on the group's official platform.

By 2FC NEWSROOM · Published

ATEEZ's Hongjoong in a white high-necked shirt against a dark starry backdrop in an official photo
Image: KQ Entertainment (via Soompi)

ATEEZ's Hongjoong missed Saturday's episode of MBC's 'Show! Music Core' as he rests for health reasons. In a notice posted on October 31 KST on the group's official platform, KQ Entertainment said the leader had been scheduled to appear on the show that day but was unable to participate.

'We kindly ask for your understanding regarding his absence and will continue to do our best to support his full recovery,' the agency said. It did not describe his condition.

The notice follows an identically worded update about KBS2's 'Music Bank' dated October 30. Earlier in the week, according to OSEN and STARNEWS, the agency said Hongjoong and Wooyoung had been unable to join the group's 'Knowing Bros' recording for health reasons.

ATEEZ are set to return with their 15th mini album, 'GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6,' on November 13 at 2 p.m. KST (11 p.m. CST on November 12), according to OSEN.

Confirmed

  • KQ Entertainment posted a notice dated October 31, 2026 on ATEEZ's official platform saying Hongjoong was originally scheduled to appear on MBC's 'Show! Music Core' that day but was 'unfortunately unable to participate due to health reasons.'
  • The agency said: 'We have prioritized our artist's health and recovery, ensuring that he is given sufficient time to rest and recuperate.'
  • KQ Entertainment posted a notice in the same wording, dated October 30, 2026, about Hongjoong's scheduled appearance on KBS2's 'Music Bank.'

Reported by other outlets

  • OSEN and STARNEWS reported that KQ Entertainment said on October 29 that Hongjoong and Wooyoung could not join the recording of JTBC's 'Knowing Bros' ('Ask Us Anything') due to health reasons.
  • OSEN reports ATEEZ will release their 15th mini album 'GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6' on November 13 at 2 p.m. KST; STARNEWS also reports the November 13 release.

Analysis

Interpretation by 2FC NEWSROOM, not reported fact.

2FC NEWSROOM analysis: With several schedules affected within a week of each other and a comeback two weeks away, the agency's repeated emphasis on rest suggests it is prioritizing recovery over the current promotion calendar.

Sources

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