Three Members of BTS Test Positive for COVID-19

Suga, Jin and RM were diagnosed following a visit to the US

BY Alex HudsonPublished Dec 29, 2021

Three members of K-pop titans BTS have tested positive for COVID-19.

The boy band's Suga tested positive this past Friday (Christmas Eve), while Jin and RM were diagnosed on Saturday (Christmas Day). All three were double vaccinated, having received their second doses in August.

According to BTS's agency, Big Hit Music, RM and Suga haven't shown any symptoms, while Jin has mild symptoms including a light fever. They are self-administering treatment at home.

BTS had been in the US for a series of shows in Los Angeles. Both RM and Suga were diagnosed during their quarantine after returning home; Jin tested negative at the time his quarantine ended, but he later developed flu-like symptoms and tested positive.

South Korea requires international travellers to quarantine for 10 days, regardless of vaccination status. Big Hit Music said that it will continue to follow guidelines laid out by South Korean health authorities.

Suga shared a message with fans today, saying that he was feeling well and telling fans not to worry.
 

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