IVE Rei was not able to complete the girl group’s album release showcase amid her health issues.
On Monday, IVE met the fans as the members held the showcase event following the release of their first full-length album, I’VE IVE. The K-pop idols also posed in front of the press at the Conrad Seoul Hotel in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.
During the event, they showed I AM music video, talked about the album, and had a Q&A session.
However, fans also noticed Rei’s absence for the rest of the day after appearing during the photo OP.
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IVE Rei Leaves Event Due to Health Concerns
As reported by Wikitree, the host of the album release showcase apologized to the attendees and explained why Rei was no longer present at the event.
The news then made fans worried as the idol reportedly had to leave early due to her worsening condition. It remains unknown what exactly happened to Rei or the illness she has.
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Meanwhile, fans have since left short but heartfelt messages to Rei as they wished for her fast recovery. Among the comments read:
"I hope she gets enough rest and gets better soon."
"Her complexion didn't seem so good when she arrived in Korea.”
"I hope she's not too sick.”
IVE’s showcase event came weeks after the group dropped its pre-released single, Kitsch. The track is one of the 11 songs included in the full-length album.
IVE debuted two other songs, Blue Blood and Not Your Girl, during the group’s first solo concert, The Prom Queens, on Feb. 11 and 12 at the Olympic Hall in Seoul.
IVE’s Career
Starship Entertainment debuted IVE in December 2021 through the single album, Eleven. The girl group is composed of Liz, Rei, Leeseo, Gaeul, and former IZ*ONE members An Yu Jin and Jang Won Young.
The members have been tapped to become the ambassadors for Korean Red Cross’ Everyone Campaign in September 2022 to promote volunteering in South Korea.
They have also won several accolades since their debut, including K-Global Bonsang at the 2022 K-Global Heart Dream Awards, Rookie Award – Female Group at the 2021 Hanteo Music Awards, New Artist of the Year – Physical at the Circle Chart Music Awards 2023, and Rookie Artist of the Year at the Golden Disc Awards 2023.
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