JYP Entertainment informed fans a few hours ago that ITZY’s Lia will take a break for health reasons. In a personal letter to her fans, Lia expressed her gratitude for their support and voiced her wish to return to the stage soon.
On July 31, the girl group ITZY released their seventh mini album “Kill My Doubt”, including the title track “Cake”. Together with the other members of ITZY, Lia was still performing on music shows until two weeks ago and once again delighted fans with her charm and her smile!
The announcement came as a surprise to many fans. In a statement, JYP explained that Lia is suffering from extreme tension and anxiety and that doctors advised her to rest and get treatment. JYP emphasized that the health of their artists is a priority and that Lia will therefore withdraw from all scheduled activities for the time being in order to focus on her treatment. When she will return is still unclear. The label does say, however, that it will get in touch with fans as soon as there is news.
In a personal letter, Lia thanked her fans for their continued love over the past years and promised to return healthy.
Fans support Lia’s decision, because even though they will miss the singer, her well-being is of course what matters most. In the fiercely competitive K-Pop industry, mental health problems have not always been taken seriously, which is why fans are glad that Lia is getting the rest she needs. Since the news broke, they have been spreading the hashtag #GetWellSoonLia on Twitter to express their support and concern.
Lia’s temporary break is a reminder that K-Pop stars, despite their popularity and their flawless image, are also people who need breaks and time to recover. We all wish Lia a speedy recovery and hope to see her shining on stage again soon!
Sources: Naver, Twitter, Youtube
