Yuehua Entertainment suddenly announced that EVERGLOW member Yiren would be returning to China for a hiatus. Keep on reading to discover why people are worried.
Yuehua Entertainment Suddenly Announces EVERGLOW Yiren's Hiatus
On January 9, 2022, Yuehua Entertainment posted a notice to EVERGLOW's official fan club. The company stated that EVERGLOW member Yiren would be going on a hiatus in the announcement. She will be returning to China and staying there from mid-January to the end of February.
They claimed the reason she will be returning to China is to pursue further education and stay with her family, whom she has not been able to visit for a while due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yuehua Entertainment stated that EVERGLOW would continue to promote as five members for the time being.
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Yuehua Entertainment's whole statement reads:
[ANNOUNCEMENT] RE: EVERGLOW member Yiren
Hello, this is Yuehua Entertainment. First of all, we would like to express our gratitude to all the fans who showed love and support EVERGLOW.
We have an announcement concerning EVERLOW member Yiren. From mid-January to the end of February, she will stay in China to pursue further studies and spend time with her family, whom she has not been able to visit for a while due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While Yiren is in China, EVERGLOW will continue to promote as a five-member group, which means they will continue with all their scheduled events without any changes.
Thank you for your understanding.
Here's Why People are Worried About EVERYGLOW Yiren's Hiatus
Following the announcement, many EVERGLOW supporters took to social media to discuss Yiren's hiatus. While Yuehua Entertainment states she is returning to China for studies and spending time with her family, people believe she is being brought back to China following her New Year's greetings scandal.
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On January 2, Yiren was wrapped in controversy after giving a Chinese-style greeting for New Years' during a fan sign. Meanwhile, the Korean members gave a big bow to fans, which is typical in Korean traditions and customs. While Chinese internet users praised Yiren for her actions, Korean internet users were unhappy with her unwillingness to do the Korean greeting despite promoting in South Korea.
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People believe this is one step closer to Yiren leaving the group for good. It was pointed out that several stars, such as Zhou Jieqiong (former PRISTIN member under the stage name Kyulkyung) and the Chinese members of WJSN, returned to China mid-contract and pursued a career in their home country instead of remaining in South Korea.
People pointed out that since Yuehua Entertainment is a Chinese agency, the company may have been planning to have her return to China from the start after gaining a fanbase in K-pop. However, they had to speed up the process following the idol's latest controversy.
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Others stated that she might be returning to simply celebrate Chinese New Year, which is on February 1, 2022. Fans of the girl group and Yiren are happy that the idol will be able to see her family and rest.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
