Group KickFlip member Amaru will continue to suspend activities and focus on recovering his health.
JYP Entertainment said on the 1st through KickFlip's official channel, "Amaru has decided to continue treatment and rest for a more stable recovery."
They added, "After discussions with him and the members, activities from now on including this new album will proceed with six members: Gyehun, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keiju and Donghyun," and "We apologize for causing concern to fans who have been looking forward to and waiting for KickFlip's new activities."
KickFlip said, "Please kindly understand the decision made with the artist's health recovery as the top priority," and added, "We will closely monitor Amaru's progress and inform you if there are any changes."
Amaru previously temporarily suspended activities last September ahead of comeback promotions. At the time, JYP said, "Amaru received counseling and examinations for symptoms of psychological instability and medical staff advised that sufficient rest and treatment are necessary," and announced he would suspend activities and focus on treatment and recovery.
Below is the full official statement from JYP Entertainment.
Hello, this is JYP Entertainment.
First, we sincerely thank the fans for their support and love for KickFlip.
We would like to inform you about Amaru's nonparticipation in activities.
Amaru has decided to continue treatment and rest for a more stable recovery.
After discussions with him and the members, activities from now on including this new album will proceed with six members: Gyehun, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keiju and Donghyun.
We apologize for causing concern to fans who have been looking forward to and waiting for KickFlip's new activities.
Please kindly understand the decision made with the artist's health recovery as the top priority.
We will closely monitor Amaru's progress and inform you if there are any changes. Thank you.
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