BTS announced on Christmas that two more members of the supergroup tested positive for COVID-19, People reports.
RM and Jin tested positive the day after Suga did the same.
“Jin returned to Korea on Monday, December 6 and underwent PCR testing immediately after his return and again before his release from self-quarantine, and was found negative on both occasions,” the statement said. “However, feeling flu-like symptoms [Saturday] afternoon he underwent PCR testing and was found positive for COVID-19 late this evening.
“Jin returned to Korea on Monday, December 6 and underwent PCR testing immediately after his return and again before his release from self-quarantine, and was found negative on both occasions,” the statement continued. “However, feeling flu-like symptoms [Saturday] afternoon he underwent PCR testing and was found positive for COVID-19 late this evening.”
All three receive their second dose of the COVID vaccine in August, their management company Big Hit Music said to Reuters.
Their recent concerts in the United States were the group’s first since 2019 anywhere in the world. They last performed in Asia, Europe and North America before then.
Suga tested positive just a day after he returned to South Korea, reported Variety.
South Korea requires anyone who returns from international travel must be vaccinated for 10 days.
The diagnosis comes shortly after the group announced it would be taking a break from performing.
“We would like to inform you that BTS is planning to take a second official extended period of rest since their first in 2019, after they complete their official scheduled events of ‘BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE — LA’ and the ‘2021 Jingle Ball Tour,'” the statement said.
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