f(x)'s management agency SM Entertainment officially announced their member Sulli will be taking a temporarily break from any showbiz and promotional activities.
SM Entertainment explained that Sulli requested to have a temporarily break from the entertainment industry as she was tired of the negative comments and malicious rumours in the online community. SM Entertainment in quote, "After careful consideration and in order to protect our artist, we have decided to minimize her workload and let her take a break,” "the other four members of the group – Victoria, Amber, Luna and Krystal - will focus on their solo activities, perform at an upcoming concert 'SMTOWN Seoul Concert' on August 15, and participate in overseas promotional acitivities.