JYP Entertainment Confirms ITZY Lia's Return To Activities + Participation In Group's Upcoming Album

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The agency has confirmed her return.

On July 8, JYP Entertainment released an official statement announcing Lia's resumption of activities with ITZY.

The main vocalist went through an indefinite hiatus in September 2023 due to health-related concerns and has been absent from the group's schedules, content, and tours ever since.

According to the statement, JYP Entertainment shared that Lia's anxiety symptoms and health have improved over time through rest and recovery.

After an in-depth conversation with Lia, it was eventually concluded that she would resume her activities, and even participate in ITZY's upcoming album. However, the four members (Yeji, Ryujin, Chaeryoung, Yuna) will only be the ones participating in the initially arranged schedules and photoshoots.

The agency wrapped its statement by thanking fans for showing encouragement for Lia. JYP also assured that the company will do its best to provide support for its artists.

Read the full statement below:

"Hello. This is JYP Entertainment.

We would like to inform you about ITZY member Lia's health condition and her resumption of activities.

Lia's tension and anxiety symptoms have improved with therapy and rest. After a thorough discussion with Lia, it was decided that she will return to her activities starting with ITZY's new album, which will be released in the second half of the year.

However, in the case of pre-arranged schedules and filming before the release of the new album, please take note that it will only be carried out by four members (Yeji, Ryujin, Chaeyoung, and Yuna).

We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to fans for their warm encouragement and support for Lia's recovery. We will continue to support artists so that they can meet their fans in good health.

Thank you."

Here's how MIDZYs reacted to the announcement:

  • "Welcome back Lia! We have missed you very much, glad to see you all together again!"
  • "To my love Lia, please take care of your health, eat delicious food, don't think too much about something that makes you unhappy, MIDZY will always be by your side."
  • "So, before the new comeback, it will stay in 4 members. But we can confirm new comeback is OT5! Thank you, ITZY! Welcome back, Lia!"
 

 

 

 
 

In other news, Lia appeared on ITZY's livestream on July 8. The singer's return to the public made rounds on social media, as fans couldn't hold back their tears seeing her together again with the other members.

Welcome back, Lia!

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