Member of K-pop girl group TWICE, Mina, will no longer be participating in the TWICELIGHTS World Tour this year due to issues relating to her mental health.
TWICE WORLD TOUR 2019
‘TWICELIGHTS’ IN SEOULD-5#TWICE #트와이스 #TWICEWORLDTOUR2019 #TWICELIGHTS pic.twitter.com/FVBFdsoYay
— TWICE (@JYPETWICE) May 19, 2019
A statement released by JYP Entertainment reads: “Mina is currently struggling with sudden extreme anxiety and insecurity toward performing on stage. No exact diagnosis has been identified yet; we are consulting with several medical professionals to verify the cause in detail. After extensive discussion with Mina and members of TWICE, we have decided that Mina’s current condition requires additional treatment, professional measures, and sufficient resting. Along with this decision, Mina will not be attending the following schedule: TWICE World Tour 2019 ‘TWICELIGHTS’.”
They also shared that they are providing Mina “the proper and best medical treatment” to aid her recovery.
You can read the full statement below:
안녕하세요, JYPE입니다.https://t.co/kgGIglsVzg
— TWICE (@JYPETWICE) July 11, 2019
Following the announcement, the hashtag #GetWellSoonMina trended worldwide as fans sent their well-wishes to the TWICE member.
this is breaking my heart, she is struggling to do something she has always loved doing so much.. i can’t even imagine how mina and the members feel.. i feel so useless#GetWellSoonMina pic.twitter.com/yQ6SIRLslZ
— мєяυυ #GetWellSoonMina (@nochubunnies) July 11, 2019
i hope that you know that no matter what happens we all support you and only want the best for you ? you’ll get through this. #GetWellSoonMina pic.twitter.com/GPHWs42pFp
— Nox (@noxeore) July 11, 2019
such a beautiful person inside and out. mental health is the most important so please take care of yourself. we’re sending you so much love mina ♡ #GetWellSoonMina
— jennie loops (@jnkloops) July 11, 2019
Mina ah~ our Black Swan, our favorite ulzzang, you have been amazing, an incredible light, and we’ll wait for you Gorgeous. Wishing you more and more happier days ahead?Fighting for today, fighting for tomorrow! #GetWellSoonMina pic.twitter.com/nHNaC25v36
— Tzunami (@choutzuyu99) July 11, 2019
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Get well soon, Mina!