Just days before the highly-anticipated concert of South Korean K-Pop boy group NCT Dream in Manila, concert organizer PULP Live World announced that Chenle will be missing the event as they cited health reasons. Apart from the Philippines, the NCT Dream member will also sit out their Singapore show.

The K-Pop boy group previously performed in the country back in 2022 in two K-Pop festivals, both of which had incomplete line-ups as well. 

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“We regret to inform you that CHENLE will not be able to participate in NCT Dream Tour 'The Dream Show 2: In A DREAM' in MANILA and SINGAPORE due to health conditions. Therefore, six members will participate [in] the concerts as scheduled. We ask for your kind understanding," the official announcement stated.

NCT Dream will be performing in Manila this weekend, April 29 and 30 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. This will be the first time since 2020 that NCT Dream will hold a solo concert for their Filipino fans.

Various fans showed mixed reactions to the sudden announcement of Chenle’s absence, but wished the K-Pop idol a fast recovery.

“Oh no! Chenle. 😢😢😢 get well soon baby.. I will still scream your name when it's your part at De Ja vu. Love you lele!” a netizen commented on the post.

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The septet previously gave a video greeting for their fans who’ll be watching their concert in the country. NCT Dream shared how much they’ve missed their fans and can’t wait to spend time with them once again.

“We’re finally coming back to Manila to be with our Filo NCTzens," member Jaemin said.

“This is a dream come true for us to meet Filo NCTzens by our solo concert,” member Renjun added.

NCT Dream debuted back in 2016 and is the third official sub-unit of NCT. They are under South Korean entertainment agency, SM Entertainment which is home to some of the biggest K-Pop stars such as Girls’ Generation, EXO, Super Junior, Red Velvet, aespa, to name a few.