Jimin, a singer and dancer with the K-pop group BTS, has tested positive for coronavirus and also underwent surgery for acute appendicitis, his management agency Big Hit Music said on Monday.
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Jimin, whose full name is Park Ji-min, went to hospital on Sunday after suffering from sudden abdominal pain along with a mild sore throat, Big Hit Music said in a statement.
He tested positive for the coronavirus, and underwent surgery for the appendicitis on Monday, the statement added.
The singer was due to receive several days of in-patient treatment for COVID-19 along with postoperative care, the statement said.
Jimin, 26, is at least the fourth member of the seven-member group to test positive for COVID.
