Jeongyeon to take another break from Twice after ‘experiencing panic and psychological anxiety’

Jeongyeon is taking a break from Twice to focus on her mental health (Picture: Getty)

Twice star Jeongeyon will be on hiatus from the group after experiencing ‘psychological anxiety’ her label JYP Entertainment has said.

She rejoined the rest of the nine member group earlier this year after a brief break in 2020 due to health-related issues, however she will be stepping back once more to focus on recovery.

The K-pop star will not be taking part in any of Twice’s activities for the time being.

A statement in English from JYP said: ‘Jeongyeon is currently experiencing panic and psychological anxiety.

‘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.

The K-pop star has been part of Twice since 2015 (Picture: Getty)

‘After discussions with Jeongyeon herself and other TWICE members, we inform you that Jeongyeon will be unable to attend TWICE’s activity for a while in future schedule.

‘As the artist label, we will provide the best procedures for Jeongyeon to recover with sufficient amount of time.

‘We kindly ask for your love and support for Jeongyeon’s full recovery.’

The singer took a break from promoting with the girl group in October 2020, resuming activities earlier this year.

Jeongyeon will not be joining Twice for activities for the time being (Picture: Getty)

She joined the rest of Twice at the 30th Seoul Music Awards in January where they performed.

As well as Jeongyeon, Twice is made up of Nayeon, Jihyo, Momo, Sana, Tzuyu, Chaeyoung, Dahyun and Mina.

They debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2015 through survival show Sixteen.

Some of their best known tracks include Likey, Cheer Up, What Is Love and more recently Alcohol Free.

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