BTS Jungkook confirmed Corona 19 in the US… Can I stand on the Grammy stage?

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The red light on the local schedule was turned on as the group BTS (BTS) Jungkook was diagnosed with Corona 19 in the United States.

On the 29th, Big Hit Music, the agency, announced through the official fan community, “Jungkook was diagnosed with Corona 19 on the 28th (Monday) local time in the United States.”

According to the agency, Jungkook left the country on the 27th following receiving a negative PCR test to prepare for the performance of the 64th Grammy Awards to be held in Las Vegas on April 4 (Korea time, 3 local time). However, following arriving in Las Vegas, he felt discomfort in his neck, and as a result of PCR test, he was confirmed to be Corona 19.

Currently, Jungkook is in self-quarantine and treatment in accordance with the quarantine guidelines in the United States. Fortunately, the agency explained that there were no special symptoms other than a slight sore throat. However, attendance at the event was stopped as he was confirmed with Corona 19 at the time the Grammy Awards were left only 6 days later.

The self-isolation period for confirmed COVID-19 patients in Korea is 7 days, but the US has shortened the quarantine period to 5 days from the beginning of this year. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, the quarantine period is 5 days, but you must wear a mask for an additional 5 days following the quarantine period. Isolation is also recommended, not mandatory.

In light of this, it is expected that Jungkook will be able to attend the Grammy Awards ceremony. However, although BTS was named on the Grammy Awards performers list this time, it is unclear whether Jungkook will be able to stand on stage because he cannot afford to align his performance with the members during the quarantine period.

In addition to Jungkook, member J-Hope was also diagnosed with Corona 19 on the 24th and was quarantined and being treated at home, so departure itself was delayed by at least 3 days compared to other members. As a boy band, we are in a pitiful situation.

Of course, as the members have been steadily preparing for the ‘BTS Permission to Dance on Stage-Seoul’ concert held on the 10th, 12th, and 13th on the 10th, 12th, and 13th, and the Las Vegas concert that will be held 4 times from April 8 (local time), prepare. Even if the time is short, it is not impossible to decorate the Grammy Awards stage itself.

However, the agency is cautious regarding whether or not to participate in Jungkook’s schedule, as not only the Grammy stage, but also the concert itinerary to follow and the local schedule are not easy, so the members have to take care of their health. The agency said, “Whether to attend the US schedule in the future will be decided according to local regulations, and we are closely communicating with the event organizers.”

Hello. This is Big Hit Music.

We would like to inform you regarding BTS member Jungkook’s confirmation of COVID-19.

Jungkook left the country on the 27th (Sunday) Korean time following receiving a negative PCR test to prepare for the Grammy Awards performance.

After arriving in Las Vegas, Jungkook felt a little uncomfortable in his throat, so he urgently underwent rapid PCR and general PCR tests. (U.S. local time on the 27th (Sunday) followingnoon)

As the rapid PCR and general PCR results were confirmed during preemptive self-quarantine, on the 28th (Mon.

Jungkook is undergoing self-quarantine and treatment in accordance with local quarantine guidelines in the United States, and has no special symptoms other than a slight sore throat, but will be closely monitoring his health during the quarantine period.

Whether or not Jungkook will attend future events in the US will be decided according to local regulations, and we are closely communicating with the event organizers.

We have been thoroughly managing our health care by increasing sensitivity to health care ahead of our schedule in the United States, but we ask for your understanding for causing concern to fans due to the news of COVID-19 confirmed in the country.

We will do our best to support Jungkook so that he can recover his health as soon as possible, considering the health and safety of the artist as our top priority. In addition, we will faithfully cooperate with the requests and guidelines of the quarantine authorities.

thank you.

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