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K-pop idol Jisung from NCT has tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing mild symptoms. The idol’s agency, SM Entertainment, released an official statement confirming Jisung’s test results on April 30. The agency further stated that the singer would be self-isolating to control the spread of the virus.
"NCT’s Jisung has been diagnosed with COVID-19."
Notably, Jisung is the only member of the group to have tested positive for the virus thus far. Up until yesterday, not a single idol in the 23-member line-up had ever been diagnosed with the virus.
SM Entertainment confirms NCT Jisung's COVID-19 results
On April 30, 2022, SM Entertainment released an official statement confirming that Jisung had tested positive for COVID-19. The agency stated that Jisung is not experiencing any particular symptoms other than a mild sore throat.
"Jisung previously received three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and he does not have any particular symptoms aside from a mild sore throat."
SM Entertainment continued to state that the K-pop idol’s scheduled activities will be halted for the time being and that he is undergoing treatment and self-isolation at home.
"He has currently halted all scheduled activities and is undergoing treatment in self-isolation at home in accordance with the guidelines of government health authorities."
The agency confirmed that the other group members carried out rapid antigen tests as a precautionary measure, and all results came back negative.
"The [remaining] NCT DREAM members used rapid antigen tests as a precautionary measure, and all of their test results came back negative."
SM Entertainment ended its statement by promising fans to prioritize the health of the artists and follow all guidelines set by healthcare authorities.
"Our agency will continue to adhere strictly to the guidelines of health authorities, and we will consider our artist’s health our top priority and do our utmost to help him focus entirely on recovering. Thank you."
Fans pray for Jisung's speedy recovery and good health
Upon hearing the unfortunate news, concerned fans took to social media platforms to send their love and recovery wishes to Jisung. They also hoped and prayed that the other members would stay safe and healthy.
Latest updates on NCT
After being a part of Street Woman Fighter in 2021 as a "Fight Judge", NCT’s Taeyong will continue his journey with the series. Mnet announced that Taeyong will be joining the series Any Body Can Dance, a spin-off show of the popular competition program, as the emcee.
The upcoming dance competition show has reportedly received around 2,500 applications, ranging from kindergartners to middle-aged people. The show has also received applications from doctors, actors, active comedians, idols and government officials from across the globe.
On April 30 for contestants, Mnet will be conducting a street audition for those who make it through to the first round. Leaders of the eight crews that featured in Street Woman Fighter will decide which applicants will appear on Any Body Can Dance through these auditions.
