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Jeongyeon from Twice takes second mental-health break ahead of K-pop act’s release of English single The Feels

  • K-pop star Jeongyeon is taking a break from K-pop group Twice to deal with panic and anxiety issues
  • A growing number of K-pop performers, including Jeongyeon’s Twice bandmate Mina, have taken breaks for similar reasons

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Jeongyeon from Twice is taking a break to deal with ongoing anxiety issues. Photo: @jungyeontwice/ Instagram
Tamar Herman

Twice’s Jeongyeon has taken a leave of absence from the K-pop group for the time being as the singer takes care of her mental health.

“Jeongyeon is currently experiencing panic and psychological anxiety,” reads a post from Twice’s management label JYP Entertainment, shared on Wednesday.

“Although Jeongyeon was moving forward with her schedule by simultaneously taking action for recovery, we value our artists’ health as the most important issue. Therefore, after deep discussions internally accompanied by professional medical measures, we have decided that it is needed for Jeongyeon to have sufficient time to focus on her recovery and rest.”

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The news came a few weeks after the announcement that Twice will soon be putting out their English single The Feels, though a release date has yet to be announced. It is expected to arrive in September.

Jeongyeon has suffered from anxiety in the past, notably missing some promotional duties in 2020. Photo: JYP
Jeongyeon has suffered from anxiety in the past, notably missing some promotional duties in 2020. Photo: JYP
The 24-year-old star missed some of the group’s promotional activities last year to safeguard her mental health. Jeongyeon, as well as fellow Twice member Mina, are among a growing number of K-pop stars publicly taking a break from their careers to prioritise their mental well-being.
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