Sakurazaka46 member Koike Minami to go on hiatus due to poor health

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It was announced on the Sakurazaka46 official website on the 19th that Koike Minami (24) of Sakurazaka46 will be suspending her activities for the time being due to poor health.

The statement was as follows, “Koike Minami, a member, continues to be unwell. The doctor has diagnosed that she needs to take a certain period of rest. Therefore, she has decided to suspend her activities with Sakurazaka46 from tomorrow onwards for the time being and take a rest. She will continue to use her blog and messaging apps to the extent that it is within reason, in accordance with the person’s wishes. We apologize for any concern or inconvenience this may cause to our fans and related parties. However, we ask for your understanding. We will notify you as soon as we have a plan for her return. Thank you for your continued support for Koike Minami”.

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