List of K-Pop Idols on Hiatus in 2023, Including 2 Seventeen Members!

Kapanlagi.com - Not all K-Pop idol groups always carry out their activities with full members. Some groups have to continue their activities with incomplete members due to certain members being on hiatus. It is not uncommon for K-Pop idols to take a break or go on hiatus due to various issues that require them to rest.

There are several conditions experienced by K-Pop idols that lead them to go on hiatus, such as anxiety disorders, health problems, the need to improve physical and mental well-being, or even personal issues. The reasons for K-Pop idols going on hiatus are not solely due to negative reasons. The busy schedules of idols often lack sufficient rest time, which can endanger their health, thus requiring a short break or hiatus.

Throughout the years, there have been many idols who have decided to go on hiatus from their group activities, sometimes for a significant period of time. In this year, the following K-Pop idols have decided to go on hiatus. Who are they? Let's find out in the following article!

1. Lia ITZY

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On September 18th, JYP Entertainment officially announced that Lia from ITZY will be taking a hiatus from all group activities due to mental health issues. Through the official statement, JYP stated that Lia has been experiencing extreme tension and anxiety, and has received medical advice to take a rest. With the artist's health as a priority, and after further discussions with the members, the agency has decided that Lia will take a break from all group activities.

Through ITZY's official Instagram account, Lia wrote a touching message to the fans about her health condition. She expressed that she has started losing herself and needs time to rest in order to love and replenish herself.

2. Rei IVE

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In April, Starship Entertainment officially announced that Rei from IVE will be taking a temporary hiatus due to health issues. The agency stated that Rei has been experiencing unusual symptoms such as shortness of breath and palpitations, which led Rei to seek medical attention. After receiving medical advice and discussing with Rei, the agency decided to temporarily halt all of Rei's activities.

Rei wrote a heartfelt letter to the fans who are concerned about her health, as well as an apology for her hiatus from group activities, which coincided with their comeback. Rei stated that she needs to take a break to recover her health condition in order to resume activities at full capacity.

3. Taeil NCT

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Since last August, Taeil NCT has been reported to be absent from group and individual activities due to injuries from a motorcycle accident. SM Entertainment stated that Taeil will be on hiatus for a while because he has a broken bone in his right thigh and needs to undergo surgery and focus on rehabilitation. This has prevented Taeil from participating in NCT 127's promotions for their comeback album "Fact Check".

To the fans, Taeil apologized and informed them about his health condition. He also apologized for not being able to participate in the concert 'NCT NATION: To The World' held on August 26th.

4. Seungkwan Seventeen

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The next idol who took a hiatus this year is Seungkwan Seventeen, specifically in July. Pledis Entertainment announced that Seungkwan was taken to the hospital because he was feeling unwell. Due to his health issues, the medical staff advised Seungkwan to take a complete rest to recover his health.

The agency revealed that Seungkwan was determined to continue with the scheduled activities. However, the agency felt that it would be better for Seungkwan to focus on recovering his condition according to medical advice. As a result, Seungkwan had to be absent from the Tencent Music Entertainment Award (TMEA) 2023, fansign event in China, and SEVENTEEN Tour Follow to Seoul.

5. S.Coups Seventeen

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In addition to Seungkwan, the leader of Seventeen also took a hiatus last August. The agency stated that S.Coups suffered a knee injury during a soccer match. An MRI scan showed that he had torn his ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament). He had to undergo surgery and rehabilitation, which required him to take a break from group activities.

S.Coups wrote a touching message to CARAT (Seventeen's fans) stating that he was too excited during the filming and was shocked when he suddenly got injured. He also felt sad for having to miss various planned activities. However, for now, it would be better for him to focus on his recovery to heal as soon as possible and give his best performance.

(kpl/als)