Joy needs to take a break from upcoming activities. The RED VELVET lead rapper will go on a temporary hiatus. This means Park Soo Young will not participate in the group’s upcoming ‘R to V’ shows in Asia.
SM Entertainment Confirms Joy’s Temporary Hiatus Due To Health Issues
SM Entertainment shared a statement regarding Joy’s health condition and temporary hiatus.
“Joy recently visited a hospital due to her poor health condition, and after consultation and examination, the medical staff advised that she needs treatment and rest,” it reads. “Accordingly, Joy plans to take a break from participating in her scheduled activities for the time being and focus on recovering her health condition.”
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우리의 동물농장과 함께 💚#조이 #JOY#레드벨벳 #RedVelvet #TV동물농장 pic.twitter.com/pM9P8eEuid— Red Velvet (@RVsmtown) April 16, 2023
The agency also apologized to REVELUVs for causing concern and asked for their understanding. They also made it clear that the decision was made “for the sake of Joy’s health.”
“We will do our best so that Joy can greet fans in good health again, and we will inform you as soon as Joy’s resumption of activities is decided,” the statement concludes.
Promoters Announce Joy’s Absence In Upcoming RED VELVET Shows
RED VELVET is currently on their fourth concert tour ‘R to V’ with numerous confirmed dates in major cities across Asia. However, Thai promoter SM True issued a statement confirming that Joy will not participate in the upcoming dates.
“Please be informed that JOY will not be able to participate in the ‘Red Velvet 4th Concert: R to V’ in BANGKOK due to her health condition,” it reads. “Therefore, 4 members will participate in ‘Red Velvet 4th Concert: R to V’ in BANGKOK concerts as scheduled.”
ประกาศ เรื่อง การไม่เข้าร่วมของศิลปิน JOY ในคอนเสิร์ต 'Red Velvet 4th Concert : R to V' in BANGKOK
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ขอเรียนแจ้งให้ทราบว่า JOY ไม่สามารถเข้าร่วมแสดงในคอนเสิร์ต 'Red Velvet 4th Concert : R to V' in BANGKOK เนื่องด้วยปัจจัยทางด้านสุขภาพ
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ด้วยเหตุนี้ 4 สมาชิก… pic.twitter.com/3pHC5o63Bt— SM True (@SMTrueThailand) April 26, 2023
The Philippines promoter Pulp Live World also issued a similar statement regarding upcoming dates in the country.
Joy will not participate in the group’s upcoming scheduled shows. RED VELVET has confirmed dates in Japan, Manila, Bangkok, and Jakarta on May 3, 4, 7, 13, 14, and 20, respectively.