In a live broadcast, TWICE Jeongyeon surprised fans with her sudden appearance amid hiatus due to health. In the live, her weight loss is als noticeable, but here's why it is good news.

On February 7, TWICE Jeongyeon reported her updates after a long time. She greeted her fans, particularly ONCEs through V LIVE after about six months since she stopped working in August last year due to symptoms of panic and psychological anxiety.

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In the broadcast, Jeongyeon attracted the viewer's attention when she appeared with a brighter look. The "Fancy" singer's bleached hairstyle also caught the eye of internet users.

She sat down on a sofa in the waiting room side by side with co-member Momo and showed various poses while saying, "Hello, ONCE. It's been a while." Jeongyeon added, "It's been a long time since I've shown my face to my fans and performed live."

When asked how she had been, the female idol replied, "I've been doing so well."

In particular, Jeongyeon stopped working multiple times in October 2020 and August last year due to her health problems. JYP Entertainment, her agency said, "Jeongyeon is experiencing tension and anxiety over the schedule. She needs stability and rest," JYP then announced the idol's hiatus from the group's schedules.

TWICE Jeongyeon's Weight Loss Draws Attention, But It Is Actually Good News

During her hiatus in August 2021, Jeongyeon joined a few stages with TWICE during the release of their first full-English track, "The Feels" in October and "Scientist" in November.

With her sudden weight gain on her appearance at that time, Jeongyeon received mixed opinions, some criticized her. But fans were saddened when they learned that her weight increase is a side effect of taking steroid medication following her herniated disk surgery.

Standing in front of the camera again, Jeongyeon looked relatively healthy with blonde hair and lost some weight. Her weight loss is reportedly a good sign that the female idol is recovering her health.

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Meanwhile, TWICE will meet fans with seven performances from five U.S. cities, including Los Angeles on February 15 to 16, Oakland on Feb.18, Fort Worth on Feb. 22, Atlanta on Feb. 24 and New York on Feb. 26-27.

TWICE initially completed their first concert stop in Seoul last December but Jeongyeon failed to attend due to the same health issue. As she was recovering, there are assumptions that she will finally join TWICE's U.S. Tour. However, it is too early to decide on her return.

An official from JYP Entertainment explained to Dispatch, "Jeongyeon's condition has not recovered 100% yet."

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Written by Eunice Dawson