Jiah adjusted her phone on the stand, her face glowing softly under the light as she greeted fans with a bright smile. "Hi, Wizones! It's been a while, hasn't it? I missed you all so much," she said warmly, her voice carrying the familiar, soothing tone that fans adored.

The comments section immediately flooded with messages.

"Jiah unnie, we missed you!"
"Don't make us cry already!"
"Our IZ*ONE angel is here!"

She laughed softly at the enthusiastic responses, her cheeks slightly flushed. "I can't believe how fast time has gone by. I wanted to come on Vlive one last time as an IZ*ONE member, so I begged the company to let me do this before I go on my break."

"Break?? Are you okay, Jiah?"
"We'll miss you even more now!"
"Don't overwork yourself, please."

Jiah held up her hands reassuringly. "Don't worry, I'm fine! Bighit actually gave me a month-long break, so I'll be spending time with my family and focusing on my studies during that time." She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, her expression thoughtful. "To be honest, I'm kind of relieved I don't have any idol schedules for the near future. It means I can really focus on my last year at school. I've been working hard to balance everything, and now I get to dedicate myself fully to finishing strong."

"Study queen!"
"We're so proud of you, Jiah!"
"You deserve the break, unnie!"

She chuckled as she read the comments. "Thank you for understanding. I'm really lucky to have such supportive fans. Oh! Speaking of school, I've been spending more time with Yuna lately. We're both in our last year, so we've been helping each other out with studying. She's so fun to study with always makes everything feel less stressful."

"Jiah and Yuna are friendship goals!"
"Yuna is such a hardworking queen too!"
"How's studying going?"

"It's going pretty well, but you all know me. I get distracted so easily," Jiah admitted with a sheepish grin. "Luckily, Jiheon helps us a lot when we get stuck. She's like our unofficial tutor at this point. I'm really grateful to have them by my side."

"Jiheon is so smart!"
"WIZ*ONE, MIDZY, and FLOVER crossover!"
"You're all so hardworking, it inspires us!"

Jiah smiled as she scanned through the comments, her eyes lighting up when she saw one asking about her former members. "Oh, someone asked about the IZ*ONE members!" She clapped her hands excitedly. "Of course, I'm going to keep in touch with them. They're my sisters, after all. We made a pact to meet up as much as we can, no matter how busy we get."

"SISTERS FOREVER!"
"IZ*ONE bond is unbreakable!"
"We miss OT13 so much."

"We all FaceTime each other every week too," Jiah added. "It's so fun catching up with them, and honestly, it feels like nothing has changed even though we're no longer promoting together. We share everything random stories, embarrassing moments, and even what we've been eating." She giggled at the memory of their most recent call. "Chaewon unnie was scolding Yuri unnie last time because unnie kept making her laugh during practice. It's so chaotic, but I love it."

"Tell us more about your group chats!"
"Chaewon as the mom of the group, LOL."
"IZ*ONE weekly FaceTimes sound like a dream!"

Jiah rested her chin on her hand, her smile softening. "I know it's been hard for all of you, Wizones, seeing us go our separate ways. But I promise, we're doing our best to stay connected, not just with each other, but with all of you too."

"We'll always support you, Jiah!"
"IZ*ONE's bond is eternal."
"Thank you for thinking of us, unnie."

Jiah leaned forward slightly, her voice quieter as she read another comment. "Someone asked if I'm nervous about what's next." She paused, considering her response. "I think... it's a mix of excitement and nerves. Being part of IZ*ONE was such a huge part of my life, and now that it's over, it feels a little strange to think about what's next. But I'm also looking forward to it because I want to grow and challenge myself in new ways."

"We believe in you, Jiah!"
"Take your time, unnie!"
"Your future is so bright."

Jiah smiled softly, her gaze warm as she looked into the camera. "Thank you for believing in me. It means more than I can say. Even though I'm taking a break, I hope you'll continue supporting me and the other members as we walk our individual paths. We're still the same girls you fell in love with, just taking different steps now."

As she continued reading the comments, her heart swelled with gratitude. She couldn't help but feel a bittersweet ache knowing this chapter of her life was coming to an end.

Jiah scrolled through the comments, her eyes skimming the sea of messages when one caught her attention. She read it out loud, a soft laugh escaping her lips. "Someone's asking if I've had the chance to meet Enhypen yet."

She leaned back in her chair, a nostalgic smile playing on her lips. "Of course, I did! I met them on I-LAND. Actually..." She paused for a moment, her smile growing wider. "I was really close to Sunghoon, Jay, and Jungwon back when we were all trainees at Bighit. Those days feel like such a long time ago, but watching them debut was a really proud moment for me. They've worked so hard, and I couldn't be happier for them."

"Jiah unnie and Enhypen? OMG, tell us more!"
"Trainee squad reunion when?"
"We need Jiah and Enhypen interactions ASAP!"

Jiah laughed at the flood of comments, her fingers brushing her bangs aside. "I really hope I get to share a stage with them one day. It would be so fun and meaningful to perform with them. You know, bring our trainee memories full circle or something like that."

Her tone shifted to a more playful one as she continued. "As for Jake, Sunoo, and Ni-ki, I met them during I-LAND too. They're so sweet and hardworking. We even exchanged numbers, so I get to keep up with how they're doing. Ni-ki and I even joked that one day we'd dance together he's so talented, I'm scared he's going to outshine me!"

"Ni-ki and Jiah dance collab when??"
"She's such a proud sunbaenim, I'm crying."
"Enhypen x Jiah interactions, please manifest!"

She chuckled as she read the comments before adding, "Oh, and you know what? Sunoo and I are actually in the same class at school! We're really close now. He's hilarious he keeps me entertained during breaks. I'm lucky to have him as a friend."

"Jiah and Sunoo being besties?? Stop, this is too cute!"
"Imagine Jiah and Sunoo studying together, LOL."
"Sunoo must be so lucky to have Jiah noona in his class!"

Jiah's smile softened as she read a comment asking if she was close to Heeseung. Her fingers hesitated on her lap, her expression flickering for just a second before she regained her composure. She tilted her head thoughtfully, zoning out for a moment before finally responding. "Heeseung? Oh... well, I know him, of course." She let out a small laugh, her tone lighter now. "But we're not really that close. He was closer to the TXT members when we were all trainees, so I didn't get to spend as much time with him."

"Not Jiah zoning out at the mention of Heeseung!"
"Are you sure you're not close, Jiah unnie?"
"Enhypen sunbaenim and IZ*ONE sunbaenim collab when??"

She quickly changed the subject, her voice growing more cheerful. "I don't get to see Enhypen in the company much these days since I've been focusing on my studies and they're so busy. But I really hope we can get closer. They're a great group of guys, and I'm cheering them on from afar!"

"Jiah unnie manifesting more Enhypen moments, let's go!"
"We need Jiah and Enhypen interactions, Hybe family bond!"
"Heeseung, Jake, Sunghoon, and Jiah collab stage? Yes, please!"

Jiah smiled softly, resting her chin on her hand as she read the comments. "Thank you, Wizones, for always being so supportive. It makes me happy knowing you're rooting for me no matter what. I'll keep working hard, not just for myself but for all of you."

As the live continued, her expression stayed warm and gentle, though a faint glimmer of something unspoken lingered behind her eyes whenever certain names came up.

Jiah leaned closer to the camera, resting her chin on her hand. "I've been thinking a lot about what I'll do on my break. Honestly, I've been so busy these past two years that having this time feels surreal. But I have a list!" she said with a bright laugh, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Jiah unnie, what's on the list?"
"We need to know!"
"Give us the details, unnie!"

She grinned as she read the comments. "First of all, I'm going to bake a lot. You all know how much I love baking, right? I'm planning to make cookies, cakes, and all kinds of desserts. I'll give some to the company staff and idols because they work so hard. Plus, it's a good excuse for me to practice new recipes!"

"Jiah's baked goods must be so good!"
"Can we please get a baking vlog?"
"The staff and idols are so lucky!"

Jiah laughed, her cheeks tinged with pink. "I'll think about the baking vlog! Next on my list is a trip with my mom. I'm really excited about it because we haven't been able to spend much time together recently. She's been planning everything, so I'm just going to follow her lead and enjoy myself."

Her smile softened as she added, "Family time is really important to me, so I'm glad I have this chance. I want to make sure my mom feels loved and appreciated."

"Jiah is such a sweet daughter!"
"Enjoy your trip, unnie!"
"We hope you share photos!"

"Oh, and I'm finally getting back to my workout routine," Jiah continued. "I've missed it so much! I'll be joining Jungkook oppa at the gym. He's been nagging me about it for a while now, he's a gym rat." she said with a playful roll of her eyes. "But it's okay; he's a good motivator."

"Jiah and Jungkook gym duo??"
"Imagine them doing workouts together!"
"Jungkook oppa is the best trainer!"

Jiah leaned forward, reading more comments as her smile grew wider. "I can already see the comments about gym content. You guys are too funny! But yes, I'm looking forward to exercising again and feeling healthier. It's been a while since I had a proper routine."

As she chatted with fans, a knock on the door interrupted her. Jiah turned her head and smiled as Yoongi peeked inside. "Hey, everyone's ready for you," he said simply, his voice calm and steady.

"Okay, oppa, I'll be there in a minute," Jiah replied. Yoongi nodded and disappeared as quickly as he came.

Turning back to the camera, Jiah smiled warmly. "That was Yoongi oppa, by the way. It's time for dinner, and I'm actually really excited about it." She paused for a moment, her expression thoughtful. "We're having a big dinner with BTS, TXT, and Bang Si Hyuk PD-nim to celebrate my return to Bighit. It feels like a family reunion, you know? I've missed everyone so much."

"Jiah unnie, that sounds so fun!"
"Bighit family dinner! We love to see it!"
"Please share photos if you can!"

Jiah's eyes softened as she looked at the comments. "I'll try to take some pictures if I can, but I'm not making any promises! You know how shy everyone can be about cameras," she said with a small laugh.

She clasped her hands together and leaned closer to the camera. "I just want to say thank you again, Wizones, for being with me every step of the way. You've supported me through everything, and I couldn't be more grateful. Even though this is goodbye for now, it's not forever. I promise to come back stronger and better for you all."

"We'll always wait for you, Jiah!"
"Take care, unnie! Enjoy your break!"
"We'll miss you so much, but we'll always support you!"

Jiah smiled softly, her eyes glimmering with emotion. "I'll miss you all too. Please take care of yourselves, stay happy and healthy, and don't forget that I love you all very much. Until next time, Wizones! This has been your Jiah"

With one last wave, she reached out to end the live, her warm smile lingering on the screen.