Popular Japanese pop trio, Perfume, has announced an unforeseen hiatus from the FNS Music Festival (FNS歌謡祭). Despite this unexpected turn of events, the music festival will continue as planned. The reasons for Perfume's abrupt withdrawal have not been disclosed yet, leaving fans curious and hopeful for their quick return.

Music festivals play a vital role in Japan's entertainment industry, offering a platform for both established and emerging artists. Fans show great interest in FNS Music Festival and anticipate the line-up. Perfume's absence is greatly noted, and the lack of reasons fuels speculation about the cause among the fanbase and industry stakeholders.

As in the U.S. or EU, abrupt changes in event lineups due to artists pulling out are newsworthy. Speculations and rumors around such changes can stir significant media attention, as seen with American pop stars like Taylor Swift or European bands like Coldplay.