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BTS members RM and Suga share health update after COVID-19 diagnosis

By Bianca Geli
Published December 29, 2021 7:06 PM PHT

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RM and Suga of BTS shared their first posts after testing positive for COVID-19.

Days after testing positive for COVID-19, Korean boy group BTS's leader RM and fellow member Suga announced to worried fans that they're doing okay.

In a brief update, RM and Suga informed their fans of their current health status.

After testing positive on December 24, Suga posted a message for his fans on December 27 through WeVerse saying "I'm very good. Don't worry too much."

RM replied with a comment on Suga's post and said, "I'm also very good."

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BTS's label Big Hit Music confirmed members Suga, RM, and Jin have tested positive for COVID-19 upon their return to Korea after their live concert in the US.

In a statement, Big Hit Music said, "BTS member Suga was confirmed with COVID-19 on Friday, December 24 during his self-quarantine after taking the PCR test immediately upon his return to Korea on Thursday, December 23.

"Suga completed his second round of the COVID-19 vaccination in late August and is not presenting any symptoms as of today. He is currently administering self-care at home per the guidelines of the healthcare authorities."

In another statement, Big Hit Music confirmed BTS members RM and Jin also tested positive for COVID-19.

The label issues a letter saying, "BTS members RM and Jin were diagnosed with COVID-19 on the evening of Saturday, December 25.

"After returning on Friday the 17th from the United States following his personal schedule as part of his official vacation period, RM immediately underwent PCR testing, was found negative and entered into self-quarantine in his home as mandated by the COVID-19 control procedures.

"However, he underwent PCR testing today before his scheduled release from quarantine and was found to be positive for COVID-19; he is currently exhibiting no particular symptoms."

"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. However, feeling flu-like symptoms this afternoon, he underwent PCR testing and was found positive for COVID-19 late this evening. He is exhibiting mild symptoms including light fever, and is undergoing self-treatment at home.

"RM and Jin both completed their second round of COVID-19 vaccinations in late August, and are currently undergoing self-treatment at home as per health authority guidelines."

The boy group returned to Korea from the United States after wrapping up a successful tour in Los Angeles for BTS's Permission to Dance On Stage. Get a glimpse of BTS' in-person from LA in 2021:

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