IVE's Rei Temporarily Suspends Activities Due to Health Reasons

Starship Entertainment, the agency of the girl group IVE, announced on April 11th that member Rei has temporarily suspended her activities due to health reasons.

According to the statement, Rei felt symptoms of condition abnormalities such as chest palpitations and shortness of breath, and visited the hospital for consultation and examination.

The medical advice was that treatment and stability are necessary, and as a result, the agency has decided to temporarily suspend Rei's activities.

"We ask for your understanding regarding the decision prioritizing the artist's health," the agency stated. "We apologize for causing concern with sudden news to fans, and we will do our best for Rei to concentrate on treatment and achieve stability."- the agency added.

IVE recently released their first full-length album 'I Have IVE' on April 10th and started their official activities with the title track 'I Am.'

The news of Rei's temporary suspension of activities has caused concern among fans who are now sending their well-wishes and support for the artist's quick recovery.

Netizens' Comments:

"I hope Rei recovers soon and returns to IVE with renewed energy."

"It's sad to hear that Rei won't be able to participate in IVE's activities for a while, but I'm glad that Starship is prioritizing her health."

"Health always comes first, and I fully support Rei's decision to focus on treatment and recovery."

"I wish Rei all the best and a speedy recovery. We'll be waiting for her to come back stronger than ever."

"It's good to see that Starship is taking care of their artists' health. I hope other agencies will follow their example."

"I'm sure IVE will do great even without Rei for a while, but we'll miss her. Get well soon, Ray!"

"I hope Rei 's condition isn't too serious and that she gets better soon. We'll be cheering for her from afar."

"Health is wealth, and I'm glad that Rei is taking the time to recover properly. We'll be here when she comes back."

"It's heartbreaking to hear about Rei's health issues, but we have to remember that idols are humans too. Let's send her all the love and support!"

"IVE's comeback was already amazing, and I'm sure they'll continue to shine even with Rei on hiatus. But we'll be waiting for her return!"

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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