Back in March, tokyohive reported that�JOY (26) was taking a break from his activities because he was down with tuberculosis.

On June 13th, it was revealed that JOY was released from the hospital on the 8th. According to officials, his activities are still undecided for now, as he is currently recuperating in his home and needs time to recover before resuming his career.

Today, JOY updated his blog about his condition. He stated, �I cannot say that I will work at the same pace as before, but I will resume work at a steady pace.� During his hospitalization, he revealed that he frequently watched dramas on TV to pass the time, and reflected, �Instead of taking a break, I felt like I grew in some ways. I look forward to showing everyone my growth from now on.�

Source: Sports Yomiuri