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BTS Suga will not participate in the group's promotional activities for their upcoming album as he is recovering from shoulder surgery that he underwent on November 3, 2020.

It is a commonly known fact among fans that Suga had suffered from an accident before his debut as part of BTS, causing trouble and pain for him for a very long time now. While working a part-time job as a delivery person, he had an unfortunate accident, which gave him a dislocated shoulder. As the pain became unbearable and would become much worse if surgery wasn't performed immediately, Suga decided to undergo surgery. The surgery was fully successful, but the doctor ordered an uninterrupted long rest period for complete recovery.

During BTS's MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E online concert, ARMYs noticed that even though Suga didn't let anything stop him from performing and his energy was high, he couldn't raise both of his arms.

While all the members bowed down at the end of the performance, Suga couldn't raise his arms like the rest of the members. Jin and V both seemed aware that Suga was not going to be able to raise his arm.

After the concert, ARMYs expressed their concern by trending "Yoongi's shoulder" on social media networks. The artist himself posted selfies confirming his status as he was wearing a shoulder brace underneath his shirt.

After learning that ARMYs are worried about him, Suga left a short message during day two of BTS's MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E online concert to let them know that he's okay. He also admitted to his fans concerned about saying that his shoulder was "a bit uncomfortable during the opening performance." Suga then repeatedly assured the fans that he feels better and there is nothing to worry about.

On November 6, 2020, BigHit Entertainment released a statement via Weverse, announcing that Suga had undergone surgery to address his shoulder.

The statement reads as follows:

"Hello.

This is Big Hit Entertainment.

We would like to provide information regarding the health of BTS member SUGA.

SUGA underwent surgery to repair his torn shoulder labrum on November 3. To address a problem that had constantly been a health and wellness issue for SUGA, the surgery was completed successfully, and he is currently resting and recovering following his physician's advice that SUGA must undergo a strict and unhindered period of recovery.

As many fans know, SUGA has long suffered from shoulder related issues. SUGA's shoulder issues began when he was injured in an accident in 2012 before his debut, and he was diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder in 2013. Shoulder pains continued until he was further diagnosed in 2019 with "posterior labral tear of his left shoulder," which means that the cartilage around his left shoulder joint has been torn. Since then, he has continued to receive various treatments to prevent his injury from affecting his activities.

SUGA has long suffered from a wide range of symptoms, including the inability to raise his arms high and sudden bouts of pain. He underwent constant rehabilitation and treatment during his career, but unfortunately, his symptoms did not improve measurably. These symptoms have appeared with increasing frequency in recent years, affecting SUGA not only on the stage but in the course of his daily life as well.

SUGA also felt that it was important for him to restore himself to good health to prepare for his mandatory military service and his post-service musical career. After extensive discussion with the company, the decision was made to undergo the surgical procedure.

Following the surgery, SUGA will be unable to participate in most official activities so that he may fully focus on his recovery. Once doctors determine that the operation site has healed sufficiently, SUGA will begin physical therapy so that he can ultimately return to the stage healthy and fully recovered. It may be difficult for SUGA to meet his long-awaited fans for some time, including the upcoming BTS "BE" album promotional activities. We apologize to every fan who has waited patiently to meet SUGA again, and we ask for your generous and loving understanding.

SUGA wishes his fans to know that he is "very aware of how concerned and worried the fans must be and knows how sad the fans must feel."

He said, "Please understand this time as being my chance to prepare to meet you again strong and healthy, and even if I must be away for a short while, please wait for me to come back to you."

Big Hit will always strive to ensure all of our artists' health and safety.

Thank you."

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Written By Ishani Sarkar.