Jimin, a member of BTS, underwent appendicitis surgery on Monday, according to Big Hit Music. Big Hit Music announced on Weverse that Jimin had tested positive for Covid-19. He also said that he was experiencing mild sore throat, but that he was recovering quickly.
The statement read, “Hello. This is BigHit Music. We would like to provide you with the following information regarding the current health status of BTS member Jimin. Jimin experienced sudden abdominal pain along with a mild sore throat on January 30 in the afternoon. He visited a hospital emergency room for a thorough examination, and also took a PCR test. Jimin was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and was tested positive for Covid-19. He underwent surgery following physician advice early morning on Monday, January 31. “
“According to the medical staff, the surgery was successful and Jimin is currently recuperating after his procedure. He will be receiving a few days of in-patient treatment for Covid-19 in conjunction with postoperative care. He is currently experiencing a mild sore throat but is making a speedy recovery, and had no contact with the other members during the infectious stage,” it added.
“The company places the artists’ health as our top priority, and we will do everything we can to aid Jimin in his speedy recovery. We will also diligently cooperate with the requests and guidelines of the health care authorities. Thank you,” the statement concluded.
The BTS members RM, Jin, and Suga all tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this month. ARMY, BTS fandom was informed of the same on Weverse by Big Hit Music.
Big Hit Music announced Monday that BTS member Jimin underwent appendicitis surgery. Jimin also tested positive for Covid-19, according to Big Hit Music on Weverse. Though he has a mild sore throat, the statement also said that he is making a speedy recovery.
The statement read, “Hello. This is BigHit Music. We would like to provide you with the following information regarding the current health status of BTS member Jimin. Jimin experienced sudden abdominal pain along with a mild sore throat on January 30 in the afternoon. He visited a hospital emergency room for a thorough examination, and also took a PCR test. Jimin was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and was tested positive for Covid-19. He underwent surgery following physician advice early morning on Monday, January 31.”
“According to the medical staff, the surgery was successful and Jimin is currently recuperating after his procedure. He will be receiving a few days of in-patient treatment for Covid-19 in conjunction with postoperative care. He is currently experiencing a mild sore throat but is making a speedy recovery, and had no contact with the other members during the infectious stage,” it added.
“The company places the artists’ health as our top priority, and we will do everything we can to aid Jimin in his speedy recovery. We will also diligently cooperate with the requests and guidelines of the health care authorities. Thank you,” the statement concluded.
Members of BTS RM, Jin and Suga tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this year. ARMY, BTS fandom had been informed of this on Weverse by Big Hit Music.
A total of eight members of BTS–RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook–had traveled to Los Angeles for four concerts last November. Announcing an extended period of rest, this was the first time Big Hit Music had taken a break since 2019.
The members also made their Instagram debuts at the beginning of the year. The members regularly share updates on their lives on Instagram. Members interact with ARMY in Weverse as well.
