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The Boyz Eric announces hiatus due to health complications, fans say 'take your time'

Just as Sunwoo announced testing positive for Covid-19, Eric announced his indefinite hiatus from activities of The Boys

It is always sad to hear about K-pop idols announcing their hiatus, and when the reason is related to health complications, fans are even further worried. Over the past few months, Astro’s MJ announced his hiatus due to health complications, and in the last few weeks alone, female idols like WJSN’s Dawon, formis_9’s Jiyeon, and Weeekly’s Jiyoon all announced their hiatus due to anxiety, causing fans to worry about the health and well-being of K-pop idols.

On March 4, a day after The Boyz’s Sunwoo tested positive for Covid-19, IST entertainment, the label that manages the group, reported that Eric would be temporarily suspending his activities with the group to focus on his health. While the actual reason behind Eric’s health complications was not revealed, the label gave some information about his situation in their official statement.

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The Boyz Eric announces his hiatus from group activities

In their statement, IST Entertainment stated that Eric had recently complained how he faced complications while attempting to complete group activities. It was stated that the reason for Eric’s condition was his poor physical condition as well as other health reasons. The label also stated that Eric is currently resting in order to establish some stability to get an accurate diagnosis.

IST Entertainment reported that after a discussion with all other members of The Boyz, Eric decided to suspend his activities as a member of the group for an indefinite period of time. The label stated that during this period, The Boyz will continue their activities as a 10-member unit. The label also promised to provide further notice on Eric’s recovery status and his comeback when it gets to that.

‘Please take care Eric’

Fans started trending #GetWellSoonEric as they started sending Eric best wishes. One fan said, “#ERIC we love you so much, please take care of your health and come back happily.” One fan recalled how Eric and Kevin talked about Eric’s health in a previous VLive as one said, “#Kevin talked about his promise with #Eric’s mom. Kevin:”...it’s for Eric’s health. You know what i’m saying? I had a talk with Eric’s mom. I’m keeping my promise of taking care of Eric’s health.”

Another fan said, “Eric sweetie, deobi will always rooting for you. just focus on your recovery, your health and comeback stronger. always remember, deobi loves you.” One Deobi said, “Hi, Eric! I’ve heard the news & I was surprised. I didn’t think it will be this bad but I just wish you get better soon. Take your time, eat & rest well, watch everything that makes you happy. We’ll wait for you. Always remember we love you.”

One more fan said, “Eric... Take your time, buddy. All Deobi will be waiting for you. Rest well and comeback 100% soon, okay.... I know you're strong enough to get throught all of this. Our love to you is infinity. WE LOVE YOU ERIC.” One more fan said, “Eric is a good boy but there are still a lot of bad people who don't like him. I swear Eric's laugh is one of my favorite things, and I hope he can laugh again soon for all of us. get well soon good boy, I pray for your health. I love you.”