The Kpop star, Lia, is currently making headlines as she won’t be able to participate in the world tour. As the title suggests, this Itzy member announced to have taken a hiatus from the group for some reason.
Fans are not just upset but quite disappointed by the decision. However, one must note that things must have been serious. Otherwise, no matter what, a singer wouldn’t have stopped singing. What’s with Lia’s health? Is she unwell?
Lia is undoubtedly an amazing Kpop singer from Incheon, South Korea. Born in 2000, she is now 23 years old. She made her debut with Itzy in 2019, formed by JYP Entertainment. Some of Lia’s notable musical credits are – Always Be Your Star, One Hundred Love, In The Morning, Sneakers, Cheshire, and Cake.
Not to forget to mention, Lia hosted both the 9th and 10th Gaon Chart Music Awards. Besides being an incredible music artist, she is also a philanthropist. Little did you know that Lia previously donated ₩30 million to The Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to help the flood victims.
From the very beginning, Lia was determined enough to pursue singing. At first, she auditioned for SM Entertainment. Even though he passed it, her parents didn’t give her the approval. Because of that, she backed out and later auditioned for the JYP. Thereafter, she trained for a couple of years before her professional debut.
Moving on with Itzy’s Lia, she took a break not just from the group but from singing overall. The reason must be serious. What happened to her? Here is what we know.
Reason Behind Itzy’s Lia Taking A Hiatus For Sometime Revealed
The major reason why Lia took a break from singing was her health. Why? What went wrong with her suddenly? Unfortunately, the Kpop star, Lia, got diagnosed with anxiety disorder.
Not just the agency but also made an official announcement on social media stating that she would not be able to take part in Itzy’s world tour. Are you still disappointed?
To the newbies, anxiety disorder can be very serious, too, and is enough to interfere with daily activities. It causes mental disturbance and affects health, too. Knowing that it was indeed very important for Lia to step back and focus on her health first. Understandably, it was very difficult for her. But it’s okay.
JYP Entertainment shared that Lia was experiencing tension and anxiety symptoms. Concerning the diagnosis, she was examined by a “specialized medical institution.” A part of the statement said, “She is currently focusing on treatment.”
The Kpop girl group- Itzy is all set to release its upcoming album in January 2024. On that note, Lia will not be able to participate in the production. Well, health should always be prioritized, and that’s what she did. Everyone from the agency, and even the other Itzy members, supported her decision to concentrate on her recovery first.
Later, Lia herself took it to social media because she didn’t want her fans to be “too worried” about her.
Her handwritten note said, “After much thought, I will not be able to participate in the upcoming album production and world tour, and I plan on taking time to focus more on recovering my health. I am also revealing my solo track Blossom along with a lyric video for fans who must be upset.”
However, the good part is that Lia promised her fans that she would soon make her comeback in a better form—best Wishes to Lia.
Make sure to follow this Itzy idol on her Instagram account for more updates. Being a fan, for now, we hope for nothing but Lia’s speedy recovery.
