BEAST's Lee Gikwang Injured while Playing Soccer, Rushed to Hospital

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BEAST member Lee Gikwang was recently rushed to the hospital after injuring his foot while playing soccer for the filming of the KBS variety show "Cool Kiz on the Block."

The cast of "Cool Kiz on the Block" were participating in a friendly opening game of the FC Seoul 30th Anniversary event. They were up against former FC Seoul players, called the FC Seoul "Old Star" team. Lee Gikwang was playing soccer as part of the "Cool Kiz on the Block" team when the ball hit his right ankle. He expressed pain after being hit and was immediately taken to the hospital. It is yet unknown how severe his injury is. He is currently being examined and treated.

Also participating as part of the "Cool Kiz on the Block" team were Kang Ho Dong, fellow BEAST member Yoon Doojoon, SHINee's Minho, and former FC Seoul member and national athlete, Lee Young Pyo.

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