K-Pop Idols Who Have Taken Hiatus from Their Groups Due to Health Issues, Including Jungwoo NCT - Wendy Red Velvet

Kapanlagi.com - Being an idol means being prepared for a super packed schedule. Starting from training, performances, fan meetings, to concerts in various countries. Many idols end up getting sick and injured because of activities that don't give them enough rest time. Some of them even receive hate comments from haters. This results in physical and mental conditions that make it impossible for idols to continue promoting with their groups.

Like the following idols who have had to take a hiatus or temporary break in their group's promotional activities due to health issues. Who are they?

1. Haseul LOONA

Haseul LOONA © Twitter.com/INTL_LOONA

On January 8, 2020, one of the members of LOONA went on hiatus from her activities due to health issues. She is Jo Haseul, who is often called Haseul, and she is experiencing anxiety disorders. Blockberry Creative, the agency that oversees LOONA, announced that Haseul had to visit the hospital due to showing symptoms of anxiety disorder. She was also unable to participate in her group's comeback, as they were preparing for a mini album at that time.

2. Han Stray Kids

Han Stray Kids © Instagram.com/realstraykids

At the end of 2019, the main rapper of Stray Kids had to take a break from his group's activities due to experiencing anxiety disorders. JYP Entertainment, the agency, stated that Han had been experiencing periodic psychological disorders, although it did not affect his performances or promotions. He was given time to rest until his condition improved.

3. Seungmin Stray Kids

Seungmin Stray Kids © Instagram.com/realstraykids

After Han announced a hiatus due to anxiety disorder, on January 5, 2020, JYP Entertainment as the agency of Stray Kids also announced that Seungmin would take a temporary hiatus due to being diagnosed with type A flu. This caused him to be unable to participate in several group activities as he needed to rest according to the doctor's advice.

4. Solji EXID

Solji EXID © Instagram.com/soul.g_heo

EXID temporarily promoted with only 4 members from late 2016 to mid-2018. This was because Solji, the leader of EXID, suffered from hyperthyroidism, a disease caused by an excess production of thyroid hormones. After undergoing eye surgery and intensive treatment, Solji finally resumed activities as a member of EXID after a 2-year hiatus.

5. Joohoney MONSTA X

Joohoney MONSTA X © Twitter.com/OfficialMonstaX

Through the official Fancafe and Twitter account, Starship Entertainment, as the agency of MONSTA X, announced that Jooheon will take a temporary hiatus on January 12, 2020. The MONSTA X rapper has been diagnosed with symptoms of anxiety disorder after consulting with a doctor. This requires him to take a temporary break to focus on his recovery.

6. Jungwoo NCT

Jungwoo NCT © Instagram.com/nct127

In August 2019, SM Entertainment announced that Jungwoo would be absent from his group's activities due to health issues. It was not specified what illness the 1998-born man was suffering from. However, at the beginning of 2020, he greeted his fans again through NCT 127's official Twitter account. He also participated in his group's comeback after a 5-month hiatus.

7. Jaemin NCT

Jaemin NCT © Instagram.com/nct_dream

In 2017, Jaemin had to take a hiatus for over a year due to a spinal injury. The injury, which he had since he was a trainee, caused the agency to temporarily halt his activities after debut to allow his health condition to recover. However, on August 13, 2017, he returned to greet his fans through a message written on the official NCT website.

8. S.Coups SEVENTEEN

S.Coups SEVENTEEN © Twitter.com/pledis_17

This idol, born in 1995, had to go on hiatus in November 2019 due to health issues. S.Coups was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. He took a break from his group for a while to focus on his recovery.

9. Mina TWICE

Mina TWICE © Twitter.com/JYPETWICE

In July last year, Mina decided to take a break from almost all of her activities with TWICE due to the anxiety disorder she suffered. Although required to go on hiatus, Mina tried several times to participate in activities such as joining the MV Feel Special. After that, she was absent from all activities until early 2020, when JYP Entertainment announced that Mina would rejoin TWICE.

10. Wendy Red Velvet

Wendy Red Velvet © Twitter.com/SMTOWNGLOBAL

Wendy experienced an incident of falling off the stage at SBS Gayo Daejun in 2019 while rehearsing for her solo performance. As a result of the incident, she suffered injuries to her face, pelvic bone, and wrist. This caused her to go on hiatus from her group activities for treatment. Over half a year has passed, and finally Wendy appeared in public again with her participation in the project Our Beloved BoA with other Red Velvet members. SM Entertainment confirmed that Wendy will resume activities in less demanding activities.

Those are some idols who took a hiatus from their groups due to health issues. Despite being filled with a series of activities, hopefully the idols can still have enough rest and be kept away from all the mean comments from netizens!

Written by: Fitri Mardiana

(kpl/mag)