BTS Member J-Hope Tests Positive for Coronavirus

BTS member J-Hope is the latest member of the boy band to test positive for the Coronavirus.

The band’s management company Big Hit Music announced Thursday that the K-pop star visited a hospital Wednesday with a sore throat, and, after taking a PCR test, was diagnosed with the virus.

J-Hope is fully-vaccinated, currently has no symptoms other than a sore throat. He is undergoing treatment at home while under quarantine.

The agency noted that the musician will resume active duties next month, which means he should be fit in time for BTS’ sold-out" Permission To Dance On Stage – Las Vegas" concerts.

All BTS members are in good health and not experiencing “special symptoms”.

“We will do our best to support J-Hope so that he can recover his health as soon as possible, considering the health and safety of the artist as our top priority,” BigHit Music added.

The agency affirmed that it will faithfully cooperate with the requests and guidelines of the quarantine authorities.