Xiumin Positive For COVID-19, Other EXO Members Self Quarantine

JAKARTA - EXO's Xiumin is the latest public figure to be tested positive for COVID-19. Today, August 5, SM Entertainment's agency released an official statement regarding Xiumin's condition.

Initially he did a PCR test on July 29 to practice the stage musical and it came back negative. Unfortunately when the PCR test was on July 4th, the results came out today and he tested positive for the virus.

"EXO members and staff are also doing COVID-19 tests and self-quarantine while waiting for test results," SM Entertainment quoted OSEN as saying.

The results of this test have an impact on the activities that Xiumin is currently running. The cast of the Hadestown musical who practiced with Xiumin will be tested for COVID-19.

"Xiumin has stopped all schedules and will follow the treatment process according to the regulations of the health authorities, and we will do our best so that the artist can recover quickly."

Ending his statement, SM Entertainment promised to follow health protocols in order to maintain the health of the artists.

In addition to musicals, Xiumin is starring in the variety show Xiumin's Tennis King Tomorrow. Currently, some EXO members are carrying out military service namely Suho, Chen, Chanyeol, and Baekhyun.