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JYP Entertainment Explains Twice Member Mina's Health Condition Amid Hiatus

Twice‘s Mina is continuing to take a break from the girl group due to health concerns.

The 22-year-old member of the popular South Korean girl group’s agency, JYP Entertainment, released a statement regarding her condition after news broke that she was taking a hiatus for her health in July.

“We notify you with an additional update regarding Mina‘s health condition,” the agency began in a statement.

“After receiving several examinations from medical experts, we have confirmed that Mina‘s current health condition can be identified as anxiety disorder. The biggest symptom to note regarding this illness is that the individual can suffer severe periods of anxiety without warning, whether it be continuously or sporadically; furthermore, the severity of these anxiety spells can also fluctuate suddenly and spontaneously.”

“Due to such unpredictable symptoms, we are currently discussing the possibility of Mina‘s participation in schedules with the individual as well as with the TWICE members in order to reach a decision. In addition, we notify that Mina‘s participation in promotional schedules will be determined objectively on the grounds that Mina feels capable in her health condition, and so please understand that her participation will be limited and selective. We will continue to do our best to ensure Mina recovers her health. We ask for fans’ abundant support and encouragements.”

We are wishing the best for Mina in her recovery.

TWICE Member Mina Will Not Participate in 'Twicelights' World Tour Due to Health Concerns: 'No Exact Diagnosis Yet'

TWICE member Mina is not going on tour.

The 22-year-old singer and girl group member will be taking a break from activities due to health concerns, the group’s agency JYPE confirmed in a statement on Thursday (July 11).

“Hello, this is JYPE. This is an announcement regarding the status of Mina’s health. Mina is currently struggling with sudden extreme anxiety and insecurity towards performing on stage. No exact diagnosis has been identified yet, and we are consulting with several medical professionals to verify the cause in detail,” they said.

“After extensive discussion with Mina and members of TWICE, we have decided that Mina’s current condition requires additional treatment, professional measures, and sufficient rest. Along with this decision, Mina will not be attending the following schedule: TWICE World Tour 2019 “TWICELIGHTS.” Health of our artist is our top priority, so we will do everything possible to provide the best possible measures including medical treatment and sufficient rest for Mina’s recovery. We ask for the sincere support of fans so that Mina can recover soon. Thank you.” (English translation via Soompi.)

TWICE is set to perform their next TWICELIGHTS tour stop on July 13 in Singapore at Singapore Indoor Stadium.

We are wishing the best for Mina in her recovery!