Suga, songwriter and rapper for the South Korean K-pop group BTS, has contracted the coronavirus after returning from in-person concerts in the US, the band's management company, Big Hit Entertainment, announced in a statement on Friday.
Suga, 24, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, was confirmed to have the virus on Friday during his self-quarantine upon his return home on Thursday.
The pop star had received his second coronavirus vaccination in August, had not come in contact with any other members recently, and was not showing any symptoms, the company added.
"He is currently administering self-care at home. We see the artists' health as our top priority, and will do everything we can to aid SUGA in his speedy recovery."," it continued.
The band had taken part in a number of personal engagements in the United States after holding their first in-person concerts in Los Angeles since the pandemic outbreak.
Earlier this month, Big Hit announced that BTS would take a break over year-end holidays and prepare for a new concert and album.
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