TWICE’s Chaeyoung halts activities due to health issues

Chaeyoung of TWICE / Xportsnews

Chaeyoung of K-pop group TWICE is suspending all activities due to health problems, her agency said Thursday, following a notice on the group’s official channels titled “TWICE Chaeyoung’s health status and future activities.”

JYP Entertainment said Chaeyoung was recently diagnosed with vasovagal syncope and had been resting under the guidance of medical professionals. After additional consultations and examinations, doctors concluded she would need a longer recovery period.

Vasovagal syncope refers to a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a sudden drop in blood flow to the brain, often triggered by severe stress or mental or physical tension. It is the most common type of fainting and can occur frequently even among young people without underlying conditions.

The agency said that after extensive discussions, Chaeyoung decided to halt her activities for now to focus on treatment, stability and sufficient rest.

JYP added that the goal is for her to rest and recover through the end of the year. “Because health must come first, she will take part in upcoming activities only when absolutely necessary or will be unable to participate,” the agency said. Chaeyoung will not join the group’s world tour concerts scheduled in Kaohsiung, Hong Kong and Bangkok.

The agency also noted that Chaeyoung is “deeply disappointed” about the hiatus and expressed apologies to fans for her absence from fan events and world tour stops since late October. “We will provide full support so that Chaeyoung can return to fans in good health as soon as possible and ask for your warm encouragement for her recovery,” JYP said.

This article from Xportsnews is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.