Ive's first full-length album activity was put on hold as Ive member Ray temporarily suspended his activities due to health reasons.
Ive's agency, Starship Entertainment, posted on the fan cafe on the 11th, "Lay recently felt unwell, such as heart palpitations and tightness, so he went to the hospital for consultation and examination. He received the opinion of the medical staff that he needs treatment and stability."
He added, “After sufficient discussion with Ray based on the opinions of professional medical institutions, we have decided to temporarily suspend activities to restore his health. We will do our best to help Ray focus on treatment and stabilize.”
Ray attended the press conference for Ive's first full-length album 'I've IVE' held at the Conred Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul on the 10th, but due to poor physical condition, he only attended photo time and did not go on stage to answer questions. didn't The event host explained, “Due to Ray’s poor condition, he had to leave first after only photo time.” As a result, Ive plans to work as a five-member group excluding Ray for the time being.
Ive's three previously released singles were all 'hits'. The 2021 debut song 'ELEVEN' and the 'LOVE DIVE' and 'After LIKE' released in April and August of last year swept the music charts, causing the 'Ive Syndrome'.
Accordingly, as expectations were raised for four consecutive hits with the first full-length album 'I've IVE', which was released on the 10th, Lay's absence is becoming even more unfortunate.
The keyword for the new album ‘I Have Ive’ is self-confidence. Ive, who has promoted self-love, confidence, and freedom as his identity, has expressed his unwavering self-confidence in any situation. The title song 'I AM' is a song about an independent attitude toward life, telling people to be confident in the path they take. It is a song that contains a strong message of discovering a different self from yesterday.
Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr