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K-pop singer Seungmin from Stray Kids has tested positive for COVID-19. The group's agency, JYP Entertainment, released an official statement confirming Seungmin's results and stated that he is self-isolating to curb the spread of the virus. Seungmin is the third member after Han and Changbin to test positive.
"Stray Kids’ Seungmin has tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, March 20".
Meanwhile, the K-pop group made their official comeback on March 18, with the release of their new album ODDINARY. The boys recently performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which marked their first US late-night television performance debut.
JYP Entertainment confirms Stray Kids Seungmin's COVID-19 results
On March 21, 2022, JYP Entertainment released an official statement to various K-media outlets confirming that Seungmin has tested positive for COVID-19. The K-pop idol initially tested negative on March 19 but took an additional PCR test on March 20.
The agency stated:
"Seungmin had been self-isolating as a pre-emptive response after receiving a negative test on March 19. He then received a positive test on March 20 after taking an additional PCR test".
JYP Entertainment continued to explain that the singer has received double doses of the vaccine and is following the guidelines stated by healthcare officials. Currently, Seungmin is not showcasing any severe symptoms.
The agency stated that the other members are living separately and will continue to follow all COVID-19 instructions. Furthermore, the group’s upcoming radio activities, SBS Power FM Choi Hwa Jung’s Power Time, and MBC FM4U Kim Shin Young’s Noon Song Of Hope, have been canceled.
"The other members have been living in separate living spaces since March 18. They will continue to pay attention to their personal hygiene and continuously check their health. Due to this, we would like to inform you that the following radio activities scheduled for March 21-22 have been canceled.
In addition, the Video & Fan Sign Event, scheduled for March 26 will be postponed. The agency ended its statement by promising to prioritize the health of the artists.
"Additionally, the Video Call and Fan Sign Event that was scheduled for March 26 will be postponed to a later date after consultation. We ask the fans for their understanding. We will do our best to help with the speedy recovery of our artists as we consider the artists’ health as our top priority. Thank you".
STAYs pray for Stray Kids Seungmin's speedy recovery
Upon hearing the unfortunate news, fans took to social media to send their love and recovery wishes to Seungmin. They also hoped and prayed that the other members would stay safe and healthy.
Latest updates on Stray Kids
With the release of the latest album, ODDINARY, on March 18, the group shot to the top, debuting at #1 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart, as well as the European iTunes Album Chart.
In addition, the mini-album ranks #1 in 57 regions, and the title track MANIAC also ranks #1 on both the iTunes charts. Furthermore, ODDINARY became the first K-pop album of 2022 to debut simultaneously on various iTunes regional charts.
