Idoling!!! member #25 Goto Kaoru has announced that due to undisclosed family circumstances, she will be taking a short break from her entertainment industry activities.

Goto joined Idoling!!! back in March of 2010 as part of the 4th generation. Since April of last year, she has been appearing on the group's regular TV show and keeping up a full schedule of activities.

At present, her hiatus from the industry is expected to last 6 months. Goto left a message for fans on their official blog, saying, "It will be really lonely not being able to see all of you for a while, but I'll definitely come back, so please wait for me!!!! I'm looking forward to the day when I can meet you all again as an even more powered-up version of myself!"

Source: natalie