This weekend it was officially announced that Yui Mizuno (aka Yuimetal) of BABYMETAL has officially parted ways with the famous metal band. For many fans, the news did not come as a shock due to her absence of band performances during the summer despite management’s attempt to turn Yui’s whereabouts into part of the band’s storyline. Sadly, fans were finally given closure this week via the band's statement that Yuimetal had left the group to rest and recover from an undisclosed illness.
Below is BABYMETAL’s official announcement on Yui's departure:
“Yuimetal had expressed her desire to return performing with the group in the following months after last December’s performance due health concerns. During her absence, both Su-metal and Moametal as well as the entire staff team had been preparing for her awaited return. However, Yuimetal came to a decision that she will not be performing at BABYMETAL World Tour 2018 in Japan and that she will no longer be a part of BABYMETAL. We thank her for all of her contributions and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
Don’t think this will be the last you will see of her though. In her own statement, she expressed that when she recovers from her health problems, she would want to return to the stage as a solo artist.
Yui provided a separate message to the fans:
“To all the fans,
I am truly sorry for the inconvenience I have caused so many people due to being absent for an extended period of time. I have mulled over this over and over again but, I have decided to leave BABYMETAL at this time.
I feel very sorry that my decision will disturb the other members and some many fans who have supported BABYMETAL. I am further terribly sorry to sadden the fans who have supported BABYMETAL. I had the strong desire to appear on stage again but my physical condition is not at its best even now, and further I feel that I would like to pursue my dream, one that I have had from a long time ago, of going on my own as Mizuno Yui. It is these factors that led to my decision.
I am thankful for the numerous and precious experiences I was able to have being a part of BABYMETAL. I always felt day to day that I was truly blessed. The live shows where we all smiled together and became as One were truly happy and enjoyable times. I will do my utmost best to be able to again one day meet all of you as Mizuno Yui.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the last 8 years.
Mizuno Yui”
Well when she does come back, I firmly believe Yui will be welcomed back with open arms from BABYMETAL’s diehard fan legion… including yours truly.
Below is BABYMETAL’s official announcement on Yui's departure:
“Yuimetal had expressed her desire to return performing with the group in the following months after last December’s performance due health concerns. During her absence, both Su-metal and Moametal as well as the entire staff team had been preparing for her awaited return. However, Yuimetal came to a decision that she will not be performing at BABYMETAL World Tour 2018 in Japan and that she will no longer be a part of BABYMETAL. We thank her for all of her contributions and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
Don’t think this will be the last you will see of her though. In her own statement, she expressed that when she recovers from her health problems, she would want to return to the stage as a solo artist.
Yui provided a separate message to the fans:
“To all the fans,
I am truly sorry for the inconvenience I have caused so many people due to being absent for an extended period of time. I have mulled over this over and over again but, I have decided to leave BABYMETAL at this time.
I feel very sorry that my decision will disturb the other members and some many fans who have supported BABYMETAL. I am further terribly sorry to sadden the fans who have supported BABYMETAL. I had the strong desire to appear on stage again but my physical condition is not at its best even now, and further I feel that I would like to pursue my dream, one that I have had from a long time ago, of going on my own as Mizuno Yui. It is these factors that led to my decision.
I am thankful for the numerous and precious experiences I was able to have being a part of BABYMETAL. I always felt day to day that I was truly blessed. The live shows where we all smiled together and became as One were truly happy and enjoyable times. I will do my utmost best to be able to again one day meet all of you as Mizuno Yui.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the last 8 years.
Mizuno Yui”
Well when she does come back, I firmly believe Yui will be welcomed back with open arms from BABYMETAL’s diehard fan legion… including yours truly.
Allow me to join in with the rest of the metal world and say: get well soon Yui Mizuno!