The BTS Army will soon be marching to some new music.
29.03.2022 - 10:43 / nme.com
BTS vocalist Jungkook has been diagnosed with COVID-19 shortly after arriving in the US.Earlier today (March 29), Big Hit Music shared that Jungkook of BTS had tested positive for COVID-19. The news comes just days after fellow member J-Hope was diagnosed with the coronavirus.According to Big Hit Music, as reported by MKSports, the singer had tested negative on a PCR test on March 27 KST prior to the group’s departure to Las Vegas.
Jungkook took both a rapid and PCR test after his arrival in the United States after experiencing discomfort in this throat, both of which returned positive results.“Jungkook has been currently under self-quarantine and treatment, following the guidelines of health authorities in the United States,” said the agency, per Soompi. “He is not exhibiting any symptoms other than a mild sore throat, and we will attentively monitor his health during the quarantine.”The boyband are due to perform at the 2022 Grammys on April 3, followed by a four-night Las Vegas residency on April 8, 9, 15 and 16.
Big Hit shared that Jungkook’s participation in BTS’ upcoming activities “will be determined by the local COVID-19 regulations”.“We would like to extend our sincerest apologies to our fans for causing you concern despite our effort to take all necessary measures for our artists’ health prior to and throughout the schedule in the United States,” said the agency. Jungkook is now the seventh and final member of BTS to have contracted COVID-19 in recent months, following RM, Jin, Suga, Jimin and V in past months.Bandmate Jin was also announced by Big Hit Music earlier this week to have recently undergone surgery to repair a damaged tendon after sustaining an injury to his left index finger.
The BTS Army will soon be marching to some new music.
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Big Hit Music is cracking down on unofficial BTS merchandise ahead of the group’s four-night Las Vegas residency at the Allegiant Stadium.Yesterday (April 7), the music label said in a statemen that it will be taking action against companies that produce, sell and distribute products that “make unauthorised use of BTS images and trademarks” in the coming days.“During the BTS ‘Permission To Dance On Stage – Las Vegas’ concert, we will be closely monitoring the concert venue and surrounding areas, and will take all lawful steps to prevent the sale of such violating products,” it added.Big Hit Music also encouraged fans who will be attending the concerts or visiting the venue to “exercise caution by avoiding purchase of Violating Products”. It added: “Big Hit Music is committed to and will continue to work tirelessly to protect our artists and their rights.”[공지] 아티스트 초상 및 상표권 무단 사용 상품에 대한 공지 (+ENG) pic.twitter.com/D8g0Hcpr4O— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) April 6, 2022 In other BTS news, Big Hit Music announced on April 8 that member Jin will be minimising his participation on all four nights of the Las Vegas concerts, due to a previous injury sustained to his left finger.
BTS member Jin will be minimising his participation in the group’s upcoming Las Vegas residency after sustaining an injury.The group’s label, Big Hit Music, released a statement today (April 8) to fan community app Weverse, where it announced that Jin would be unable to participate fully in the group’s upcoming Las Vegas concerts due to a previous injury to his left finger.The singer had undergone surgery to repair the extensor in his finger last month, however after consultations with various medical personnel, Jin has been advised to “refrain from vigorous movement as any impact on his finger due to the amount of activities increased more than necessary”.“While the artist himself strongly wished to participate in the performance in full, our company has decided to follow physician advice and minimise Jin’s movements during the “BTS Permission To Dance On Stage – Las Vegas’ concerts,” added Big Hit Music. The label clarified that if he strains his finger again while it’s recovering, he may need to undergo an additional surgery to rectify the injury.“As a result, Jin’s choreography and stage performance will be limited to a certain extent.
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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefJ-Hope, a member of K-pop sensation BTS, has become the sixth member of the group to test positive for COVID-19. His infection is not expected to disrupt the band’s travel plans.The star, real name Jung Ho-seok, reported a sore throat on Wednesday and took a PCR test which showed him to have caught the disease, his agency Big Hit Music, part of Hybe Entertainment, announced on its Weverse fan site. J-Hope has received two rounds of anti-virus vaccine and an additional booster shot.“J-Hope has isolated and treated himself at home, and has no symptoms other than a sore throat,” the Big Hit statement said.