SHINee's Onew will suspend his activities due to health problems. He will not be able to attend SHINee's comeback and concerts. 

On June 9, SM Entertainment said, "We recently received counseling and examination due to Onew's poor condition", adding, "We heard from the medical staff that stability and treatment are needed".

SHINee celebrated their 15th anniversary this year. Starting with the 15th anniversary fan meeting in May, they finished working on their 8th album. Currently, they are preparing for the June concert.

However, Onew will not attend the 15th anniversary schedule. After careful discussions with Onew and the members, Onew will not participate in the concert and album activities. "He decided to take a break", SM said.

SHINee's concert and album activities will be held as a trio. Key, Min-ho, and Taemin will be on stage. SM announced, “ We will let you know about Onew's activities after checking his health condition".

Added "This is a time that everyone has been waiting for,” “It is an inevitable decision to work longer and healthier as SHINee. "We ask for your understanding",they added.

Currently, Key, Min-ho, and Taemin are practicing hard. The title of the 8th album is ‘HARD’. On June 26, it plans to present a total of 10 songs, including the title song.

The three will hold a concert at the KSPO Dome in Seoul Olympic Park from June 23 to 25. This concert is expected to be the first concert in Korea in about six years and nine months since September 2016.