Five ENHYPEN members test positive for COVID as fans call for a delay in comeback

Five rookie group ENHYPEN have tested positive for COVID-19 and announced their label, BELIFT LAB, on September 2, 2021.

The agency stated Jake, Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, and Sunghoon contracted the virus while undergoing self-quarantine after coming in contact with a positive case.

While the company also mentions that their priority is the rapid recovery of the members, ENGENEs request the agency delay their upcoming comeback. The group confirmed a late September comeback on August 25.

ENHYPEN is a rising star

BELIFT LAB uploaded a statement to the fan-artist platform Weverse informing fans about the sudden upsetting news about ENHYPEN.

The agency explained that the group entered pre-emptive self-quarantine when a positive case was found on August 26. On August 29, during his self-quarantine, Jake exhibited symptoms. He took an RTPCR test and was found to be positive on August 30.

The agency also stated that they had canceled their KOTACT:HI 5 appearance for Sunday due to this issue. Fans can read the full statement here.

After this sudden news, fans began trending #AlwayswithENHYPEN wishing members a speedy recovery. Jungwon and Sunoo took to their Weverse, assuring fans they were alright and taking care of themselves.

Fans also noted that the date Jake and Jay uploaded random posts about missing ENGENEs coincided with BELIFT's public statement.

Fans have jumped on the bandwagon to cheer on their favorite K-pop artist. They have been sharing images, videos, and memes to show their support. Check out some reactions below:

Meanwhile, fans are also hoping that the remaining members, Sunoo and Niki, stay safe.

The 'monster rookie' group from I-Land

ENHYPEN were often called 'monster rookies' when they debuted in November 2020. The members came together through CJ ENM, and HYBE's survival shows I-Land. In a short time, they have carved their niche in the K-pop industry.

With their debut album Border: Day One, the group sold over 300k copies, becoming the highest-selling K-pop group that debuted in 2020. In April 2021, they released their second EP 'Border: Carnival.'

Their most recent release was the theme song remake of a Korean children's cartoon. The song is titled 'Hey Tayo' and was released on July 29. It currently has 17 million views on YouTube.

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Afreen has been a K-Pop Content Specialist at Sportskeeda since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, along with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication. Afreen has over 4+ years of working in various positions including being an entertainment content writer with Pinkvilla’s K-pop division Hallyutalk and CineDope, and as a copywriter at Flying Cursor.

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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