TWICE’s, JYP Entertainment, announced that Jeongyeon will take a second hiatus this year to focus on her health. She has been experiencing anxiety and panic attacks and needs to rest and recover. The announcement was made on TWICE’s official fan café page, and that careful consideration and thought were put into making this decision.
Jeongyeon managed to fulfil some of her activities since her last break
Jeongyeon was receiving treatment for her health problems, and at the same time, she was fulfilling her duties, attending the band’sband’s activities. However, both the doctors and the other parties involved believe that she needs to take another break and focus on her recovery. The agency did not mention how long the hiatus will be, but her recovery is the most important. JYP Entertainment reminded fans that their support and patience is crucial for TWICE.
Jeongyeon was not able to promote the newest TWICE album
Back in October 2020, TWICE was getting ready to release a second studio album: ”Eyes Wide Open’’ and their agency announced that Jeongyeon would take a hiatus from the promotion. Due to anxiety problems, she took a three-month break, and the band promoted the album with nine members. After resting, Jeongyeon made her comeback at the 30th Seoul Music Awards in January 2021.
2020 was a challenging year for the TWICE member, as she experienced both mental health issues and a physical injury. Doctors diagnosed her with a hernia, and she underwent medical treatment for one of the discs in her neck. After that, fans thought that Jeongyeon was still suffering from her herniated disc during live performances. This summer, the band was promoting ”Alcohol-Free.” After the live performance, Jeongyeon did not attend the interview following the promotion, adding to further speculations and rumours. Everyone wishes her a speedy recovery and all the best.