BTS’ J-Hope tests COVID positive, fans worry about Grammys performance

The sudden news of BTS’ J-Hope testing positive for COVID-19 has brought up major concerns for ARMYs. The history-makers were set to perform at the 64th Grammys on April 3 and were scheduled to depart for Las Vegas soon. BIGHIT MUSIC’s announcement of the rapper contracting the virus has now put the group’s second Grammys performance in question.

On March 24, hours after the excitement for the Permission To Dance On Stage - Las Vegas (PTD Las Vegas) concert ensued, the agency reported that J-Hope had tested positive for COVID. The announcement drained the fun as fans wondered if the group would be able to perform on the Grammys stage together.

Only experiencing a sore throat: BIGHIT MUSIC updates fans on BTS’ J-Hope testing COVID positive

The dread for “Hello, this is BIGHIT MUSIC” rose again when the agency announced on March 24 that BTS’ rapper J-Hope tested positive for the COVID virus. The notice explained that the rapper experienced a sore throat on March 23 and soon visited a hospital to take a PCR test. The results for the test returned positive on the morning of March 24.

The notice also stated that the rapper “has completed three rounds of COVID-19 vaccinations.” To everyone's relief, he is only experiencing a sore throat and is under home quarantine. Although the notice ends by saying that the idol plans to participate in scheduled activities next month, fans remain apprehensive.

The group’s scheduled activities for April include attendance and performances at the 64th Grammy Awards and four days at the PTD Las Vegas concerts. The dates for the highly-anticipated concerts are April 8, 9, 15, and 16.

Fans worry about BTS’ Grammys performance

J-Hope’s health update has left ARMYs worried across the globe. After the announcement of BTS performing at the Grammys, fans believe this year will treat them well and give them a solo stage.

J-Hope’s home quarantine due to COVID raises questions about whether the group will be able to perform together.

Fans wished the Hope World rapper a speedy recovery on Twitter and discussed the seven-to-ten day quarantine period pattern seen previously with celebrities who contracted the virus.

The group made history by becoming the first K-pop act to perform at the Grammys in 2020. However, they shared the footage for approximately 30 seconds, much to the dismay of fans.

Considering the Butter superstar group will be returning to 'Music’s Biggest Night' this year, fans hope they get a solo stage.

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As per Afreen, she loves her work because she gets to write about the things she is obsessed with. Her thorough research and following the two-genuine-source rule of journalism helps her produce the most accurate content, along with helping her be up-to-date with the industry.

Afreen has had the privilege to interview The Rose's frontrunner, WOOSUNG, and LIONESSES, K-pop's first openly LGBTQ+ group. She is a big fan of SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, BTS, and The Rose for their hard work, sincerity, and the comic relief their shows provide.

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