Red Velvet's Joy, who recently announced a hiatus from promotions due to a decline in health, has decided to update her fans on her condition with a heartfelt letter.

On May 4 KST, Joy dedicated a lengthy letter to her fans via Bubble, reading: 

"Hi, it's been a while, hasn't it Luvies.

I hope to deliver this letter to everyone who may have been concerned about me and who are waiting for me, so I'll use formal speech!!

My heart was heavy with worry thinking about Luvies who might be concerned and worn out from the indefinite waiting, but I'm finally starting to get a little better, and am just now delivering an update even though much time has passed, please forgive me.

I am getting rest and recovering! At first, it made me feel uncomfortable uneasy when I laid down everything and tried to dedicate my time solely for myself, but thanks to our members, so many people at our company, and of course, our Luvies who expressed their concerns and also their understanding, I am pulling through!

I will put all of my effort toward getting better so that I can see you again. I'm so sorry to all our Luvies who worried about me.. I'm sorry I can't stand on stage with the other members.. My heart is full of apologies.. I felt so apologetic toward so many people that it took a lot of debating before I finally decided to write this letter, but I am mustering up the courage. 

Finally, every single one of the members, when they reached out to me, said without fail, 'Put yourself first! You matter most!', and that gave me such strength, so I wanted to say the same thing to our Luvies. If you are struggling, say so out loud and take care of yourself first. That's how we can all be happy once we're all together again! Anyway.. I'm so sorry and so thankful.. and I want to see you again as soon as possible. Thank you and I love you!"

Red Velvet's Joy delivered news of her hiatus from promotions back on April 26, announcing that she will be unable to attend Red Velvet's overseas tour schedules in Japan, the Philippines, France, Germany, the UK, etc.