fromis_9 member Baek Ji Heon is taking a hiatus due to health reasons.

On February 24, Pledis Entertainment, the agency, announced this news through the official SNS of fromis_9 .

The agency said, "Baek Ji Heon recently visited the hospital due to poor physical condition. She was diagnosed with psychological anxiety and was advised by the medical staff that she needed sufficient rest.”

“Based on the opinion of the medical staff, we decided that it would be desirable to focus on recovering health for the time being. I would like to inform you that Baek Ji Heon will not be able to be together for the time being.”, the agency continued.

fromis_9 , to which Baek Ji Heon belongs, released 'Midnight Guest' on January 17.

Below is the translated full text of the company's article.

Hello. This is Pledis Entertainment.

We would like to inform you about the health and future schedules of fromis_9 member Baek Ji Heon.

Baek Ji Heon recently visited the hospital due to poor physical condition, and was diagnosed with psychological anxiety and needed sufficient rest and rest by the medical staff.

Although the artist himself has a strong will to promote, we decided that it would be desirable to focus on recovering health for the time being according to the opinion of the medical staff.

Therefore, we would like to inform you that it will be difficult for Baek Ji Heon to be with fromis_9 's schedule for the time being.

In response, Baek Ji Heon will get enough rest and continue her daily life under discussion with the medical staff.

We ask for your understanding for worrying fans with the sudden news.

We will do our best to support Baek Ji Heon so that he can meet fans again in good health. thank you.

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