Departing Alone, Jungkook BTS COVID-19 As Soon As He Arrives In Las Vegas

Jungkook BTS (Instagram @ jungkook.97)

JAKARTA - Jungkook was confirmed positive for COVID-19. This news circulated after it was discovered that he left earlier than the other BTS members to Las Vegas.

HYBE Labels as an agency said Jungkook had tested positive the day before. Previously he had negative results while in South Korea but the results changed when he arrived in the United States.

"Jungkook got a negative result during a PCR test in Korea and he left for the United States on Sunday, March 27 to prepare for the Grammy Awards performance," the agency said in a statement on Tuesday, March 29.

"Upon arrival in Las Vegas, he felt discomfort in his throat and did a rapid test and PCR test on Sunday, March 27," he continued.

Because the results are positive, Jungkook is currently carrying out self-quarantine according to the rules in the United States. His health is also continuously monitored by the agency, but there is a possibility that his schedule will change.

"Jungkook's participation in the schedule in the United States will be determined by local COVID-19 regulations and we are in constant communication with the organizers," the agency added.

Previously, five BTS members: RM, Jin, Suga, Jimin, and V left for the United States on Monday, March 28 following Jungkook. Meanwhile, J-Hope is still in quarantine in Seoul, South Korea.

BTS is scheduled to perform at four events in the United States, namely three Permission to Dance On Stage concerts and the MGM Grand Arena for the Grammy Awards. Their group received a nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for the song Butter.