YUMA Leaves Group BUDDiiS to Focus on Health
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YUMA, a member of the Japanese group BUDDiiS, has officially graduated from the group today.
She has been dealing with a chronic illness and had paused her group activities for some time because of it.
YUMA explained that she wants to put her health and future first from now on.
In a message to fans, she said that the time she spent with them was a precious, irreplaceable treasure.
The term "graduation" is often used in Japanese entertainment when a member leaves a group in a planned, respectful way.
BUDDiiS is expected to continue its activities as a group, even after YUMA's departure.
No further details about YUMA's specific condition or her future plans have been shared publicly.
Fans have been expressing support for YUMA following the announcement.
Vocabulary10 words
- BUDDiiS
- the name of a Japanese music group
- graduated
- left a group officially and in a planned way
- chronic illness
- a sickness that continues for a long time
- precious
- very valuable and special
- departure
- the act of leaving
- irreplaceable
- so special that nothing can replace it
- activities
- actions or events a group does, like performing
- announcement
- an official statement telling people something
- support
- help or kind words given to someone
- entertainment
- shows, music, and performances for enjoyment
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Quiz
Answer key
1. She graduated from BUDDiiS 2. She had a chronic illness 3. It was a precious, irreplaceable treasure
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YUMA, a member of the Japanese group _____, has officially graduated from the group today.
She has been dealing with a _____ and had paused her group activities for some time because of it.
YUMA explained that she wants to put her _____ and future first from now on.
In a message to fans, she said that the time she spent with them was a _____, irreplaceable treasure.
The term "_____" is often used in Japanese entertainment when a member leaves a group in a planned, respectful way.
BUDDiiS is expected to continue its _____ as a group, even after YUMA's departure.
No further details about YUMA's specific condition or her future plans have been shared _____.
Fans have been expressing _____ for YUMA following the announcement.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think artists sometimes keep health issues private before announcing them?
- What does the word 'graduation' usually mean to you, and how is it different in this context?
- How important do you think it is for public figures to prioritize health over career?
- What message would you send to someone leaving a group you admire?
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