HANABIE.’s Chika Hiatus: Why Overseas Fans Have More Questions Than Answers

HANABIE. drummer Chika has been on hiatus since July 31, 2026, following medical advice. But while HANABIE. continues announcing shows, media appearances and even 2027 dates, Chika herself has remained completely silent. In this video, we look at the original announcement, comments from Yukina, Matsuri and Hettsu, the manager’s “Everything’s gonna be alright” post, and the growing concern among overseas fans. This is not a conspiracy theory about Chika leaving HANABIE. There is currently no official confirmation of her departure or any contract dispute. The question is much simpler: Has HANABIE.’s management created an unnecessary information vacuum around Chika’s hiatus? We sincerely hope Chika gets all the time she needs to recover and comes back healthy. 🥁❤️ #HANABIE #Chika #花冷え #Metalcore #HarajukuCore