BTOB’s Lee Min-hyuk Lee Chang-seop Lim Hyun-shik Peniel Yook Sung-jae’s Corona 19 gene amplification (PCR) test results were all negative. Provided by Cube Entertainment
While group BTOB’s Seo Eunkwang was confirmed with the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19), there was no followingmath of a serial confirmation within the team.
On the 16th, Cube Entertainment (herefollowing Cube), the agency of BTOB, said, “All BTOB’s Lee Min-hyuk, Lee Chang-seop, Lim Hyun-sik, Lim Hyun-sik, and Peniel’s Yook Sung-jae tested negative for the Corona 19 gene amplification (PCR) test.”
The five members who tested negative on the same day conducted PCR tests as a preemptive response following member Seo Eun-kwang was diagnosed with COVID-19 on the 15th. Fortunately, all the remaining members tested negative and serial infections were avoided.
Previously, Seo Eun-kwang showed symptoms of a sore throat on the 14th and was negative in a self-kit test, but was finally confirmed in a PCR test conducted as a preemptive measure. Eunkwang Seo revealed that she had even completed her second vaccination, but she broke through the infection. After confirming, Seo Eun-kwang has suspended all schedules and is taking necessary measures according to the guidelines of the quarantine authorities.
Hyemin Hong reporter hhm@hankookilbo.com
