IVE's Rei will temporarily halt her activities due to poor health.

IVE's agency, Starship Entertainment, said on the group's official fan cafe on April 11 KST, "Rei recently felt symptoms of abnormal conditions such as heart palpitations and stuffiness. Based on the opinion of a professional medical institution, after sufficient discussion with Rei, we have decided to temporarily halt her activities for her recovery." 

Earlier, at the press conference for IVE's comeback held on April 10 KST, Rei only attended the photo wall due to her poor physical condition, and did not attend the press conference.

The following is the full text from the official statement from Starship Entertainment: 

"Hello. This is Starship Entertainment.

We would like to inform you about the health condition of our artist, IVE member Rei, and participation in future activities.

Recently, Rei felt symptoms of abnormal conditions such as heart palpitations and stuffiness, so he went to the hospital for consultation and examination, and received the opinion of the medical staff that she needed treatment and stability. After sufficient discussion with Rei based on the opinion of a professional medical institution, we have decided to temporarily halt her activities.

We ask for the fans' generous understanding of the decision to prioritize the artist's health. We will inform you again about the changes in the future.

We apologize for causing concern to fans with the sudden news, and we will do our best so that Rei can focus on treatment and rest.

We ask for the fans' support for Rei's speedy recovery. Thank you."