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Is Astro's MJ OK? Vocalist announces hiatus after health complications

While the nature of his medical emergency is not revealed, the label revealed MJ will be resting for a while after instructions from medical officials

The Fantagio Entertainment boy group, Astro has been doing quite well in the music department over the last few months first as member MJ made his solo debut as a trot singer only last month after which the second sub-unit of Astro composed of members Jinjin and Rocky dropped their first mini-album titled, ‘Restore’. With such overwhelming success, the boy band has now announced a temporary hiatus of member MJ after health complications.

MJ, also known by his birth name Kim Myung-jun is a vocalist who made his solo debut as a trot singer in November of 2021 with his single album, 'Happy Virus'. After grabbing a lot of attention from fans for his trot singing skills, the member of Astro was also seen in the musical ‘Jack the Ripper’ in wich he played the character of Daniel alongside other idols like SF9’s Inseong and F. T. Island’s Lee Hong-ki.

With so much on his plate as well as news about an upcoming web drama casting, it is reported that MJ will have to take a temporary hiatus from the activities of Astro as well as his solo projects for a while.

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Astro MJ to go on a temporary hiatus

With the sudden news of MJ’s health complications, late in the night of January 28, Fantagio Entertainment released the official announcement stating that MJ will be going on a temporary hiatus from his activities as an entertainer for the time being following a sudden medical emergency. While the nature of his medical emergency is not revealed, the label revealed that MJ will be resting for a while after instructions from medical officials.

In their official statement, Fantagio Entertainment announced that MJ will go on a ‘temporary suspension’ from Astro. After a visit to health professionals due to facing difficulties while fulfilling his duties as an idol, MJ has been advised to have total rest as well as immediate treatment. It is reported that due to this, “MJ would temporarily suspend all activities as an idol.” until the restoration of his health. Fantagio Entertainment also reported that the period for this hiatus is indefinite but will be limited as the goal is to nurse MJ back to health to the soonest.

‘Rest up and get well soon MJ’

Fans have since the revelation of the news flooded best wishes for the idol all over Twitter as they wish for his speedy recovery. One fan said, "Hoping the company giving him some rest. He has been having lots of schedule since April. I'll be waiting for your smile.. Please recover well and comeback healthier, my sunshine, my hardworking myungjunnie! My prayers are with you♡ GET WELL SOON MJ." Another fan said, "Get well & see you soon, our myungie."

One more fan said, "I'm devastated with the news. Get well soon, my love MJ." Another fan said, "Wishing astro's sunshine mj a speedy recovery! we love you mj get well soon you lovely person." One fan said, "Get well soon MJ. Rest and eat well. Take care always." Another fan said, "Mj get well soon. Don't forget to eat, take medicine, rest, and sleep on time. Don't think too much about unnecessary things. Aroha with you. We will always be there and support you. let's keep the spirit and don't give up. I love u."