JinJin Positive For COVID-19, ASTRO Members Must Quarantine

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JAKARTA - ASTRO's JinJin was confirmed positive for COVID-19. The Fantagio agency that oversees this group gave an official statement on Sunday, September 19.

JinJin began to realize after feeling his body condition was not fit. He decided to have a PCR test for COVID-19 and the results were negative.

“On September 18, he felt symptoms again and came back for a PCR test. On September 19, JinJin was confirmed positive for COVID-19," Fantagio said in a statement.

Not standing still, JinJin is currently undergoing self-quarantine while waiting for the latest news from the health authorities.

Several other ASTRO members such as MoonBin and Sanha also took the PCR test. They are known to have interacted with JinJin as well as agency staff. This makes some schedules in the near future will be canceled.

“Everyone is self-quarantining voluntarily. We apologize for causing many people to worry about this," Fantagio said.

They believe that as an agency, they will prioritize the health of the artist and staff.

Previously, the K-pop world was shocked by a number of idols who tested positive for COVID-19. Some of them are Ahn Yu-jin and Jang Won-young ex IZ*ONE as well as Jungwon, Heeseung, Jake, Sunghoon, and ENHYPEN's Ni-ki.