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Bitto, member of the K-pop group UP10TION, is positive for COVID-19.

Today, November 30, his agency TOP Media released a statement to confirm the news.

Photo source: @u10t_official

"Hello, this is TOP Media. Our artist UP10TION's Bitto tested positive for COVID-19. Following the conclusion of his scheduled activities on [November] 29, he was told that he came in close contact with a confirmed case and was tested. His diagnosis was confirmed on the morning of [November] 30.

"Our agency artists, staff, and employees who crossed paths or came into contact with Bitto are being tested for COVID-19, and we will take quarantine measures according to instructions by health authorities."

The rest of the group's activities are now canceled due to the situation.

"UP10TION's following scheduled activities have all been canceled, and once again we will do our best to take care of our artists and manage sanitation for COVID-19."

They also included an apology in the statement.

"We sincerely apologize to broadcast representatives and involved staff members as broadcast activities were carried out without knowing that he came into close contact with a confirmed case. We once again apologize for causing concern. Thank you."

UP10TION performed in Korean music shows "Inkigayo" and "Music Core" on November 28 and 29.

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