BTS member J-Hope tests positive for Covid-19, ahead of US tour

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BTS's rapper J-Hope has tested positive for Covid-19. The diagnosis comes ahead of the band's travel to the US for their performance at 2022 Grammy Awards, as well as their ‘Permission to Dance on stage' concert in Las Vegas in April.

Big Hit Music released a statement which read, "J-Hope presented symptoms of a sore throat and visited a hospital to take a PCR test on Wednesday, March 23, and was diagnosed with COVID-19 today. J-Hope has completed three rounds of Covid-19 vaccinations and is currently not presenting any other extraordinary symptoms other than a sore throat and is undergoing treatment at home, while under quarantine. J-Hope is planning to take part in activities, scheduled to take place next month, once his treatment concludes."

His group members, including leader RM, Jin, Jimin, Suga and V had tested positive for the virus earlier. The band recently concluded a three day concert in Seoul.