![[Official] JUNG KOOK announces "COVID-19 positive" after arriving in the US ... management office BIGHIT MUSIC](/img/dispatch/1/5327/10211_560.jpg) |
The issue was officially announced by BTS's management office BIGHIT MUSIC.
The following is the official statement released by BIGHIT MUSIC.
Hello.
This is an announcement from BIGHIT MUSIC.
We would like to inform you about the positive test for COVID-19 virus infection of BTS member JUNG KOOK.
JUNG KOOK departed on the 27th (Sun) of Korea time after receiving a negative PCR test to prepare for the performance of the Grammy Awards ceremony.
After arriving in Las Vegas, JUNG KOOK felt a little uncomfortable in his throat and immediately underwent a rapid PCR test (COVID-19 molecular PCR test) and a general PCR test (COVID-19 quantitatIVE PCR test). (27th (Sun) afternoon local time)
Rapid PCR and general PCR tests during self-isolation as a pre-emptive measure confirmed positive results and received a positive test for COVID-19 virus infection on Monday, 28th US local time.
JUNG KOOK is undergoing voluntary quarantine and medical treatment in accordance with the epidemic prevention guidelines in the United States, and has no symptoms other than mild sore throat, but will closely check his health during the quarantine period.
Whether or not JUNG KOOK will participate in the schedule in the United States in the future will be decided according to local regulations, and we are in close communication with the organizer of the award ceremony.
We have prepared a schedule in the United States and have taken all possible measures to manage our health, but we apologize for causing concern to our fans due to the notification of a local corona infection.
We give top priority to the health and safety of artists, and will do our best to support JUNG KOOK so that he can recover as soon as possible. We will also cooperate in good faith with the requests and guidelines of the epidemic prevention authorities.
Thank you.
2022/03/30 15:00 KST
