Hongseok, member of the South Korean boyband Pentagon, has been discharged early from the military due to worsening signs of anxiety and depression.
The information was introduced by his company, Cube Entertainment, in a press release on Monday (Dec 26).
According to his company, the 28-year-old singer had been receiving steady therapy and counselling for his depression and panic dysfunction all through his time within the military.
He was additionally revealed to have been struggling from agoraphobia, a sort of anxiety dysfunction characterised by the worry of being in an inescapable state of affairs or place.
“He (Hongseok) has been medically discharged after the military determined that his symptoms have worsened, and it would not be possible for him to undergo treatment while simultaneously continuing military life.
“We apologise for causing concern due to the sudden news. We pledge to do our best at helping Hongseok focus on his recovery and treatment,” the assertion learn.
Hongseok introduced his enlistment as an energetic obligation soldier earlier in May. He is the third member of Pentagon to bear his necessary military service.
