K-pop group ITZY’s Lia has been diagnosed with anxiety disorder, her agency JYP has confirmed. Later, Lia herself took to social media to share the news that she will not be joining her team for the world tour.
ITZY’S LIA TAKING A BREAK DUE TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
Soompi quoted Lia’s agency as saying, “Hello. This is JYPE. This is an announcement regarding the status of ITZY member Lia’s health and her activities hereafter. Currently, Lia is experiencing tension and symptoms of anxiety when carrying out scheduled activities. She was diagnosed with anxiety disorder as a result of examination from a specialized medical institution, and she is currently focusing on treatment.”
As a result, Lia will not be able to promote the group’s album as well.
“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,” the statement further read.
LIA’S NOTE
Lia later took to her Instagram handle to share the news and wrote that she was writing because she did not want her fans to be ‘too worried.’ She wrote, “MIDZY (ITZY’s fan club) whom I miss, hello, this is Lia. I am directly relaying an update with a handwritten letter for fans who must be worried. 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. I am also revealing my solo track Blossom along with a lyric video for fans who must be upset.” With a promise to return in a healthier form, Lia took her leave from her fans.
ITZY debuted in 2019. Apart from Lia, Yeji, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna form the K-pop band.
