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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BIGBANG’s G-Dragon and Jung Hyung Don reunited once again—and their playful banter had fans laughing out loud.

On May 13, a new video titled “Hyung Yong Don Jyong legend updated! Jung Hyung Don’s unique way of managing celebrities begins (※ G DRAGON fans, do not watch)” was posted on the YouTube channel Jung Hyung Don’s Untitled TV.

In the clip, G-Dragon and Jung Hyung Don lay side by side, chatting casually like old friends. When Jung Hyung Don brought up his song “Good Day” ranking No.1 on Melon, G-Dragon cheekily said, “Congrats, hyung. It’s your first time, right?”

Jung Hyung Don confidently clapped back, “When I was with Hyungdon and Daejune, we got No.1 with ‘Aniani’ and ‘Olympic Road.’ We were even nominated alongside artists like f(x) and Wonder Girls.”

They also talked about Jung Hyung Don’s recent music release—a duet called XY with top math instructor Jung Seung Je back in March.

When Jung Hyung Don asked, “Why do you keep searching me up?” G-Dragon replied with a smile, “Fans and viewers love us together. We keep showing up in the algorithm.”

Things got even funnier when the topic of YouTube Premium came up. Jung Hyung Don asked, “Do you use Premium?” and when G-Dragon nodded shyly, he joked, “You’ve made it.”

The laughs continued when Jung Hyung Don proudly said, “What about Netflix? I use the 17,000 won one. My whole family can watch it,” making G-Dragon burst into laughter.

Fans couldn’t get enough of their playful chemistry, with many saying it felt like watching two brothers goofing around.

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