After Suga, BTS' RM and Jin test positive for COVID-19

The news has left millions of fans concerned. (Image via Allkpop)

A day after Suga tested positive for COVID-19, two more BTS members fell victim to the virus- the leader RM aka Namjoon and Jin.

Several members of BTS, including RM and Suga, were employing their break from work to take a tour of the USA, following which they returned to South Korea on varying dates. While RM and Suga returned to the country on December 17 and December 23, respectively, Jin has been in South Korea since December 6.

All members of BTS are fully vaccinated.

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BTS' Suga, RM and Jin have all tested positive for COVID-19 in a span of two days

On December 25, Big Hit Music released a statement announcing that RM and Jin have been tested positive for COVID-19, only a day after they had reported BTS’ Suga testing positive.

According to the statement, RM had undergone a PCR test right after returning from the USA on December 17 and had tested negative. Despite that, the BTS frontliner had entered into self-quarantine, as per COVID-19 guidelines. Unfortunately, the PCR test before RM’s quarantine release declared him positive. Kim Namjoon, however, is not exhibiting any symptoms.

The Super Tuna singer Jin had already finished his required self-quarantining after returning from the USA. He took a PCR test on feeling flu-like symptoms on December 25, following which the BTS member turned out positive.

The full Big HIt statement says,

"Hello. This is BIGHIT MUSIC. BTS members RM and Jin were diagnosed with COVID-19 on the evening of Saturday, December 25.

After returning on Friday the 17th from the United States following his personal schedule as part of his official vacation period, RM immediately underwent PCR testing, was found negative and entered into self-quarantine in his home as mandated by COVID-19 control procedures. However, he underwent PCR testing today before his scheduled release from quarantine and was found to be positive for COVID-19; he is currently exhibiting no particular symptoms.

Jin returned to Korea on Monday, December 6 and underwent PCR testing immediately after his return and again before his release from self-quarantine, and was found negative on both occasions. However, feeling flu-like symptoms this afternoon he underwent PCR testing and was found positive for COVID-19 late this evening. He is exhibiting mild symptoms including light fever, and is undergoing self-treatment at home.

RM and Jin both completed their second round of COVID-19 vaccinations in late August, and are currently undergoing self-treatment at home as per health authority guidelines. Neither member had any contact with other members after their return to Korea.

Our company will continue to provide support for the rapid recovery of RM and Jin, placing our highest priority on the health and safety of our artists. We will continue to cooperate fully with the requests and guidelines of healthcare authorities. Thank you."

Many heartbroken fans wished the three the best of luck.

Meanwhile, BTS is expected to return to the USA for the Grammys, where they have been nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group. However, the latest round of COVID-19 results has left fans concerned.