BTS' Suga takes a break after shoulder surgery

Suga has had issues with his left shoulder for several years, since he was involved in a traffic accident in 2012. Photo: BTS/Instagram

Powerhouse South Korean boy band BTS' rapper Suga will be taking a break from all official activities for the time being to recover from shoulder surgery.

According to Yonhap news agency, the septet's management agency Big Hit Entertainment said in a statement on Friday (Nov 6) that the 27-year-old star, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi,"underwent surgery to repair his torn shoulder labrum" last Tuesday.