DAWN disclosed on SBS that he fractured a rib from persistent coughing due to a cold that lasted two months, but he's recovering now.
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Singer DAWN (formerly of PENTAGON, Idon) confessed that he fractured a rib from coughing too much. Recently aired on SBS 'No, But It's True!', comedian Lee Sang-jun, DAWN, and BOYNEXTDOOR's Jehyun appeared. DAWN was asked, 'Why do you seem so unwell?' and replied, 'I caught a cold recently... I've been coughing for two months,' revealing he was suffering from a cold. EXO's Kai expressed concern, asking, 'Is it really a cold? Are you okay without going to the hospital?' DAWN explained that he had been coughing for two months and that he fractured a rib, shocking everyone with his condition. When asked if he was okay now, he said, 'The cough has stopped, and my rib is healing.' On that day, DAWN appeared with his beloved dog Henim, and when asked whose snacks he brought, he expressed his love for his dog, saying, 'Even if I don't eat, Henim has to eat.' This was really his first outing in a long time. Tak Jae-hoon joked, 'Aren't you riding on Henim when you're not feeling well?' making everyone laugh. - DAWN, after three years of transfer... AT AREA's exclusive contract expired, 'I support future activities.' - DAWN, beloved grandfather passed away... expressed longing with childhood photos, 'Irreplaceable precious time.'
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DAWN, formerly known as E'Dawn of PENTAGON, has signed an exclusive contract with the newly launched Siso Entertainment. The company said it will fully support his album activities and overall creative work. DAWN debuted with PENTAGON in 2016, left the group in 2018, and later began his solo career with the single 'MONEY.' He recently received praise for appearing on the MBC variety show 'I Live Alone.'
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