INI’s Yudai Sano will suspend activities for the time being due to health reasons, and his return will be announced later.
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Yudai Sano of the global boy group INI will suspend his activities for the time being. Through its official website, his agency announced, "He had been seeing a medical institution for health reasons, but after repeated discussions with him based on his current physical condition, we determined that he should prioritize recuperation, and so from today he will suspend his activities for the time being." The timing of his return is scheduled to be announced again while watching the progress going forward. The agency side said, "We sincerely apologize for causing concern and inconvenience to all fans and all related parties. We sincerely ask for your continued support." In addition, through its official website, 'ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026' announced that regarding INI, who was scheduled to appear on Monday, September 21 (national holiday), the group will appear with members excluding Yudai Sano. ・First-time appearances by ALPHA DRIVE ONE, NCT WISH, and others! 'TV Asahi Dream Festival' will be held in November... 13 glamorous acts gather ・From &TEAM to JO1, appearances at 'MTV VMAJ 2026' decided! To be held at Tokyo Dome on October 29
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