TWICE‘s Jeongyeon once took a health hiatus in 2021 for panic disorder and anxiety. She returned in 2023, much to the relief of loving fans. Fans were curious as to how she went about healing herself during the hard times. On her YouTube variety show Investigator, she revealed one of the things that helped her […]
Actress Seo Ye Ji Makes First Official Public Appearance Since Her 2 Year Hiatus
Actress Seo Ye Ji has made her first official appearance following a 2-year hiatus. Actress Seo Ye Ji Seo Ye Ji made her acting comeback with tvN‘s 2022 K-Drama Eve following her multiple scandals after being accused of school bullying, gaslighting fellow actor and former partner Kim Jung Hyun, and allegedly abusing and threatening production staff. When her comeback did not perform well, […]
Fans Upset After 4th Gen Idol’s Months-Long, Continued Hiatus Announced Through Photocards
Normally, when an idol needs to take an extended hiatus, their company will issue a statement and give continued updates on their status if health-related. These updates usually keep fans from unnecessarily worrying over their status with the group. ITZY’s Lia To Take A Hiatus Due To Health Concerns Recently, a fourth-generation idol’s continued hiatus […]
Popular K-Pop Idol’s Return From Hiatus Sparks Debate
NCT’s Renjun, who has been on hiatus since April due to health issues, has made an update for fans. On August 9, an official statement was released regarding his health and future activities. | Weverse “Hello, we are here to inform you about Renjun’s health and future activities. Renjun, who halted activities due to health […]
Beloved Group Continues Activities Despite Over Half The Group Being Injured Or On Hiatus, Sparking Concerns
In 2020, the survival show Road To Kingdom was launched. Road To Kingdom gave seven boy groups a chance to make it to the follow-up show Kingdom and exposed them to a wider audience. | Mnet In June 2024, it was announced that Road To Kingdom would return with major changes and feature a new set […]
RIIZE Seunghan’s Seemingly Spotted Reading Fan Letters During His Hiatus
An alleged new sighting of RIIZE‘s Seunghan has netizens emotional. RIIZE’s Seunghan | SM Entertainment Seunghan went on an indefinite hiatus at the end of 2023 after matters related to his private life were leaked online. There have been small updates from fans who have seemingly spotted the idol, but netizens have become angry at […]
“Why Only Us?” — Fromis_9 Chaeyoung’s Heartbreaking Frustration At Long Hiatus Leaves Fans Furious With HYBE
The K-Pop industry is known for its rigorous schedules and frequent music releases, but Fromis_9 — managed by Pledis Entertainment under HYBE — seems to be an exception, much to the frustration of its members and fans. Recently, one of the girl group members, Chaeyoung, voiced her concerns about the group’s unusually long hiatuses during a […]
Controversial Former T-ARA’s Areum Reactivates Her Social Media Following Temporary Hiatus
Throughout March this year, former T-ARA member Areum found herself in the headlines after she shared accusations of abuse by her ex-husband against herself and her children. She shared in detail the ways in which he abused her, even sharing pictures of the injuries she said that he gave her. Then, on March 26, Areum was hospitalized […]
Netizens Rush To A Bar After (G)I-DLE’s Shuhua Allegedly Got Spotted There During Her Hiatus
The latest alleged sighting of (G)I-DLE’s Shuhua while she’s on a hiatus turned into a hot topic. (G)I-DLE’s Shuhua | @yeh.shaa_/Instagram Back in February, Shuhua went on a hiatus due to health reasons. Since then, she has been spotted in Taiwan enjoying some well-deserved and much-needed time off, but not without backlash. (G)I-DLE’s Shuhua Is […]
4th Generation Star Caught Club Hopping By Fans Announces Hiatus From Group Activities
Hwarang, member of the 4th generation K-Pop group TEMPEST, will be temporarily stepping down from his group activities. Announced by Yuehua Entertainment on March 6, the decision comes in the wake of a controversy that has rapidly unfolded across social media platforms, casting a shadow over the idol’s personal life and by extension, the group’s […]
Former NCT’s Lucas Opens Up About His Physical And Mental Health During His Hiatus
In Freeze, a newly released documentary on YouTube following the resumption of his activities, NCT member Lucas spoke openly and honestly about his well-being during his lengthy hiatus. During the first part of his documentary, Lucas sat down for a meal with his manager, where the two talked about the time period after the controversy […]
Where Are They Now? K-Pop’s Shortest Girl Group That’s Been On Hiatus For 9 Years
K-Pop groups often emphasize what makes them stand out to capture the public’s attention. For one girl group, it was their height. While Star Empire Entertainment‘s 9MUSES became the tallest girl group in K-Pop—thanks to their backgrounds as models—another group came along in 2012 for being the exact opposite. Girl’s Generation standing next to 9MUSES. […]
SM Entertainment Slammed For “Forcing” NCT’s Haechan Out Of Hiatus Early
Fans have accused SM Entertainment of “rushing” NCT‘s Haechan out of his hiatus. NCT’s Haechan | SBS Haechan is one of the most busy members of the group, as he is active in both NCT DREAM and NCT 127. The two units often have schedules that are closely timed, leading him and Mark to work […]
The Idol Who Has Been On 7 Years Of Hiatus But Is Still Signed To SM Entertainment
Kangin was once part of the visual-line of Super Junior. Known for his dashing looks, he debuted in 2005 as part of the team. | theqoo Kangin’s career was fraught with hardships. He was on the rise as a variety star and MC, hosting M!Countdown, Reckless Radio, and Good Friend Radio. He was later brought […]
15 Non-Disbanded K-Pop Girl Groups With The Longest Hiatus Periods — Will They Ever Come Back?
For most active K-Pop groups, going for a year without a comeback can seem like a long time for fans! Some artists, however, have gone for much longer without releasing new music, and when no announcement of disbandment is made for the group, it leaves fans hanging with slowly fading hope as the days pass […]
Every Award BTS Won As A Group In 2023, Despite Their Ongoing Hiatus
Despite being on a hiatus as a group, BTS has continued to rake in awards and accolades throughout 2023. The global K-Pop sensation’s influence and popularity remain unabated, as evidenced by the numerous awards they have received across various categories and international platforms. In total, BTS has been awarded a whopping 35 different trophies as […]
ITZY’s Lia To Take A Hiatus Due To Health Concerns
ITZY‘s Lia will be taking a hiatus due to health concerns. In a statement released by JYP Entertainment, they have announced Lia will be absent from ITZY’s comeback preparations and world tour in January due to health concerns. Hello, this is JYP Entertainment. We would like to inform you about Lia’s health status and future […]
The Difficulty Of Having A Long Hiatus On K-Pop Groups, As Seen In The Eyes Of EVERGLOW
EVERGLOW is a Yuehua Entertainment girl group who debuted in 2019. They quickly made a name for themselves as a top-tier choice when it comes to the girl crush concept. They released hits such as “Adios” (2019), “DUN DUN” (2020) and “Pirate” (2021). EVERGLOW Unfortunately, they went on a two-year hiatus soon after. After minimal […]
SHINee’s Onew Surprises Fans In New Photos Amid Hiatus
New photos of SHINee‘s Onew amid his ongoing hiatus have fans feeling very excited! | SM Entertainment In early Jun 2023, SM Entertainment announced that Onew would be sitting out of SHINee’s Hard comeback due to health-related issues. | SM Entertainment SHINee’s Onew To Sit Out Of Comeback Promotions Due To Health Issues The artist […]
Netizens React To Hiatus Of ASTRO Cha Eunwoo’s New K-Drama “A Good Day To Be A Dog”
MBC‘s romantic comedy K-Drama A Good Day to Be a Dog, starring ASTRO‘s Cha Eunwoo (also known as Cha Eun Woo) and actress Park Gyu Young (Celebrity, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, Dali & Cocky Prince, and Sweet Home) as Jin Seo Won and Han Hae Na, respectively, recently premiered. It is adapted from the […]
Red Velvet Fans Ask SM To Postpone “R to V” Tour Following Joy’s Hiatus Announcement
Earlier today, SM Entertainment announced that Red Velvet‘s Joy will temporarily halt her activities due to health concerns. The company shared a statement on the group’s fan club platform KWANGYA CLUB, in which they explained that the Red Velvet member had visited the hospital. SM shared that, following examination and counseling, the doctors advised treatment […]
BTS Announce They Will Take A “Hiatus” From Group Activities But Will Explore Solo Ventures
According to The Associated Press, HYBE has since clarified the meaning of BTS’s next chapter. “BTS are not taking a hiatus. Members will be focusing more on solo projects at this time.” June has been an extremely busy month for BTS. Not only did it mark the release of their latest album PROOF, but the members […]
Source Music And HYBE Release Official Statement Regarding LE SSERAFIM Kim Garam’s Bullying Accusations — Kim Garam To Go On Hiatus
Source Music and HYBE have released their official position regarding the bullying accusations made against LE SSERAFIM‘s Kim Garam. In a lengthy statement, Source Music and HYBE shared their official position regarding the plethora of allegations made against Kim Garam, starting out with a summary of the most important point; the Yoo Eunseo accusing Kim […]