BTS Jin undergoes surgery for injury

Kim Seok-jin or Jin of global pop icon BTS was rushed to an emergency room according to The Indian Express after injuring his left index finger.

News reports say BTS's label Big Hit Music announced Jin underwent surgery on Friday afternoon after his finger tendons were "partially damaged."

The surgery was a success, and Jin was discharged from the hospital on Saturday morning.

The BTS member will have to wear a cast for quite some time to help support his hand's healing.

Big Hit Music's statement reads, "Hello. This is Big Hit Music. We would like to provide you with some information regarding BTS member Jin's finger injury. Jin injured his left index finger during his daily activities and visited the emergency room at a hospital nearby for examination and treatment on Friday, March 18. He consulted doctors and was told he required surgery as the tendons in the finger had been partially damaged. He underwent surgery to repair the extensor in his left index finger on the afternoon of Friday, March 18."

The statement also added, "The surgery went well according to the doctors. Jin was discharged from the hospital on the morning of Saturday, March 19, and has been resting. He will wear a cast for the time being for stabilization and a speedy recovery. Jin will focus on rest and treatment to fully recover from the injury and to resume his activities in good health. We will continue to provide support for the rapid recovery of Jin, placing our highest priority on the health and safety of our artists. Thank you."

In December 2021, Jin was diagnosed with COVID-19 and was released from quarantine on January 4 of this year.

BTS just concluded their BTS Permission to Dance on Stage concert in Seoul. The group is scheduled for four in-person Las Vegas concerts next month.

They're scheduled to perform at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium on April 8, April 9, April 15, and April 16. BTS are also scheduled to perform at the 2022 Grammy Awards where they have been nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Butter.

Take a look at BTS's concert preparations before their LA in-person concert back in November 2021.