K-pop group ITZY has confirmed that Lia will be returning after her hiatus and teased a new album due to be released in the latter half of the year. This announcement from JYP Entertainment comes after an absence of nine months for Lia, which was due to “extreme levels of anxiety” she was experiencing back in September 2023. The singer made a public appearance in February during the band’s ‘Born To Be’ concert in Seoul but remained absent from the majority of the tracks of the band’s second studio album, ‘Born to Be’.
Lia’s absence has made her return all the more anticipated, encouraging fans to show their continued support and excitement for the full ITZY lineup. The label has confirmed that Lia’s return will come with the release of their new album. However, previously scheduled shoots and appearances will remain without the singer for the time being. JYP Entertainment said they were grateful for the support shown by fans and asked for everyone’s continued understanding regarding the situation.
Yesterday, Lia joined the band ITZY during a live stream celebrating fans’ fifth anniversary. This celebration marked a stepping stone for the group, where everyone was together and Lia could finally return after closing this chapter. Following careful deliberation and consultation with Lia, JYP Entertainment stated that it had been decided that the singer would be ready to overcome her challenges and make her return.
The announcement of Lia’s return has been positively accepted by fans, and everyone is eagerly awaiting more news regarding ITZY’s new album. Although she was absent from appearances with the band for almost a year, Lia’s return proves that everyone can get through their hardships and come out stronger
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