Lia wants to assure her fans after her recent hiatus announcement. The ITZY member penned a heartfelt letter for MIDZYs explaining her situation. In addition to that, Lia unveiled a solo track that she hopes will assure her supporters amidst her absence.
Lia Breaks Silence Following Hiatus Announcement
On November 17, Lia took to ITZY’s official Instagram to share the handwritten letter.
“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,” she wrote.
LIA has been diagnosed with anxiety disorder and is dedicated to treatment by professional. As a result she will not be able to participate in the new ITZY album and world tour in January 2024, to consider her health recovery as a top priority.
WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU LIA ❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/AgJrqu0rwD
— LIA GLOBAL (@CJSGLOBAL) November 17, 2023
“I am also revealing my solo track ‘Blossom’ along with a lyric video for fans who must be upset,” Lia added. “It is a song filled with my sincerity that I want to express to fans.”
“Our MIDZY, are you doing well?” she asked before adding, “I am doing somewhat well in my own way.”
“I promise to return more improved and healthier, enough to repay the support given by MIDZY during this time we cannot spend together!” Lia wrote.
JYP Entertainment previously released a statement confirming Lia’s hiatus announcement. It confirms that she will not be joining the rest of ITZY in their upcoming comeback.
“Currently, Lia is experiencing tension and symptoms of anxiety when carrying out scheduled activities,” the statement read. “She was diagnosed with anxiety disorder as a result of examination from a specialized medical institution, and she is currently focusing on treatment.”
리아 건강 상태 및 향후 활동 참여 안내https://t.co/1m9RjCeuYX
— ITZY (@ITZYofficial) November 17, 2023
“After adequate discussion with Lia and the members, it was decided that Lia will be absent from the production of [ITZY’s] new album in January 2024 as well as their world tour in order to consider the recovery of her health as the top priority,” it adds.
Lia had been in hiatus since September 2023. She was unable to join the rest of ITZY as they promoted for their latest album ‘KILL MY DOUBT’.