CUBE Entertainment announced on December 15 that Minnie and Shuhua will be taking a temporary break. According to the label, the (G)I-DLE members are temporarily halting their promotional activities to focus on recovering from recent illnesses.

CUBE Entertainment Confirms Minnie and Shuhua’s Temporary Break

On December 15, CUBE Entertainment announced that the two (G)I-DLE members are taking a temporary break. The agency released a statement first addressing the health concerns of Minnie which was followed by an update on Shuhua. The label also expressed the need for the idols to prioritize their own well-being.

“Minnie recently visited the hospital after persistently experience poor health conditions, and has decided to halt all of her activities temporarily to rest, per the advice of medical experts,” the statement read.

“As a result, Minnie will not be participating in the group or unit stage of the KBS ‘2023 Music Bank Global Festival’, scheduled to take place on December 15. Only Miyeon and Yuqi will participate in the unit stage at the ‘2023 Music Bank Global Festival’.”

The follow-up read, “On the morning of December 15, Shuhua visited the emergency room due to symptoms of a fever and a cold, and was diagnosed with Influenza type A. Shuhua has thus halted all of her activities and is resting.”

“Because this illness is known to be contagious, it has been decided that the pre-recording for the group stage at the KBS ‘2023 Music Bank Global Festival’ will be cancelled for the safety of all artists and fans. We also apologize for the delay in assessing the situation and delivering this notice,” it concluded.

Illness in the K-Pop Community

Taking a break from promotions is a common practice in the K-Pop industry when artists face health issues, ensuring that they have sufficient time to rest and regain their strength. The decision also reflects the industry’s emphasis on the physical and mental health of idols, recognizing the demanding nature of their schedules and the importance of maintaining overall well-being.

Fans of (G)I-DLE have expressed their support for Minnie and Shuhua, emphasizing the importance of the members’ health over their active involvement in promotional activities. The temporary hiatus will also allow the two members to focus on their recovery, and fans are hopeful for their swift return to the group’s activities once they are in good health.