“BIGHIT Music has just announced that j-hope has tested positive for the COVID-19. He experienced a sore throat and visited the hospital and took a PCR test which proved positive. j-hope is not presenting any serious symptoms and will be undergpoing treatment at home as he recovers to be able to engage in their upcoming activities that they have been planning once recovered. j-hope is the 6th member to be diagnosed after V, Jimin, Jin, RM, and SUGA. They all recovered and even talked about their experiences. The statement shared by BIGHIT Music read on Weverse. We wish him quick recovery!

Hello. This is BIGHIT MUSIC.

We would like to provide you with some information regarding BTS member j-hope being diagnosed with COVID-19.

j-hope presented symptoms of a sore throat and visited a hospital to take a PCR test on Wednesday, March 23, and was diagnosed with COVID-19 today morning.

j-hope has completed three rounds of COVID-19 vaccinations and is currently not presenting any extraordinary symptoms other than a sore throat, and is undergoing treatment at home while under quarantine.

j-hope is planning to take part in activities scheduled to take place next month once his at-home treatment concludes.

The company places the artists’ health as our top priority, and we will do everything we can to aid j-hope in his speedy recovery. We will also diligently cooperate with the requests and guidelines of the health care authorities.

Thank you