Two more members of the K-pop group BTS on Saturday examined positive for COVID-19 following their return to South Korea from the band’s first pandemic-era live shows within the United States, their administration firm Big Hit Music stated.
Rapper RM, 27, and vocalist Jin, 29, have been identified with COVID-19 a day after Suga, a songwriter and rapper for the seven-member group, examined positive.
All three had accomplished second doses of a coronavirus vaccine in August, the corporate stated.
Since their 2013 debut, BTS have spearheaded a world K-Pop craze with catchy, upbeat music and dances, in addition to lyrics and social campaigns aimed toward empowering younger folks.
The live shows within the United States have been BTS’ first within the nation since 2019, after they toured throughout Asia, Europe and North America.
RM, whose actual identify is Kim Nam-joon, and Jin, whose actual identify is Kim Seok-jin, initially examined detrimental on returning to South Korea earlier this month.
RM, who examined positive as he ready to depart necessary quarantine, is exhibiting no signs, Big Hit Music stated.
Jin examined detrimental a second time as he left quarantine, however was later identified after experiencing signs, which the corporate stated have been gentle.
Neither Jin or RM had any contact with different group members after their return to South Korea, the corporate stated. – Reuters
