jpnn.com, KOREA SELATAN - Two members of South Korean boy group BTS, namely Jin and RM, have tested positive for Covid-19.
Jin and RM are not the first BTS members to be confirmed positive for Covid-19. Previously, Suga also contracted the coronavirus.
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The unpleasant news was revelead by the agency that houses BTS, BIGHIT Music.
As reported by Koreaboo, BIGHIT Music via Weverse shared the news that Jin and RM tested positive on Saturday (25/12) night.
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RM returned to Korea on December 17 after having his personal schedule in the United States.
"RM immediately underwent PCR testing, was found negative, and entered into self-quarantine in his home as mandated by Covid-19 control procedures," wrote BIGHIT Music in a statement.
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However, before it was finally declared that he had completed the self-quarantine, RM again carried out a PCR test. That was when the BTS leader tested positive for Covid-19.
"He is currently exhibiting no particular symptoms," said BIGHIT Music.
Jin also underwent self-quarantine upon his return to Korea on December 6.
His PCR test showed a negative result. However, Jin felt flu-like symptoms on Saturday (25/12) afternoon and did a checkup.
"Feeling flu-like symptoms this afternoon, he underwent PCR testing and was found positive for COVID-19 late this evening. He is exhibiting mild symptoms including light fever, and is undergoing self-treatment at home," said BIGHIT Music.
BIGHIT Music confirmed that no other BTS personnel had contact with Jin and RM.
The agency also said that before being exposed to Covid-19, the two BTS personnel had been vaccinated twice.
"Our company will continue to provide support for the rapid recovery of RM and Jin, placing our highest priority on the health and safety of our artists. We will continue to cooperate fully with the requests and guidelines of healthcare authorities," it said. (mcr7/mcr20/jpnn)
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