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Korean boy band member Soobin of TXT has tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports.

TXT or Tomorrow X Together's music label Big Hit Music updated Korean media that Soobin has caught the coronavirus while all the other members - Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai - are negative from the virus.

Big Hit Music's statement read, "We would like to provide you with some information regarding the health of TOMORROW X TOGETHER member Soobin. Soobin had cold symptoms and tested positive on a rapid antigen test he took on Thursday, March 10.”

The statement continued, "He promptly took a PCR test on Friday, March 11 and was confirmed with COVID-19 on the morning of Saturday, March 12. Soobin is experiencing symptoms including a cough and a sore throat. He has been under self-quarantine, away from the other members, since the rapid antigen test and is undergoing treatment at home. Other than Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai tested negative on a PCR test they took as a proactive measure on Friday, March 11.”

"Regardless of the test results, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai, as well as Yeonjun who has made a full recovery from COVID-19, will all thoroughly comply with personal hygiene and health guidelines and closely monitor their own health since there was contact among the members."

“We will continue to provide support for the rapid recovery of Soobin, placing our highest priority on the health and safety of our artists. We will also continue to fully cooperate with the requests and guidelines of healthcare authorities," Big Hit Music concluded.

#TXT's #Soobin Diagnosed With COVID-19https://t.co/7UgSgYUgnk pic.twitter.com/ZlZpuC0piy

-- Soompi (@soompi) March 12, 2022

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