BTS member Jungkook has tested positive for Covid-19 after he reached Las Vegas, the group's agency Big Hit Music informed ARMY on Tuesday.
Taking to the fan community forum Weverse, Big Hit Music said that Jungkook had tested negative for Covid-19 in South Korea but took tests in the US after feeling 'slight discomfort in his throat'.
The agency said that Jungkook's participation in the 'later schedule in the United States will be determined by the local regulations on Covid-19'.
The statement read, "Hello. This is Big Hit Music. We would like to provide you with some information on BTS member Jung Kook being diagnosed with Covid-19.
Jung Kook was tested negative on a PCR test in Korea, and he departed for the United States on Sunday, March 27 (KST) in preparation for the Grammy Awards performance.
After arriving in Las Vegas, and took a rapid PCR test (Covid-19 molecular PCR test) and a standard PCR test (Covid-19 quantitative PCR test) on the afternoon of Sunday, March 27."
BTS is scheduled to perform in four concerts, Permission to Dance On Stage, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. They will hold live shows on April 8, April 9, April 15, and April 16.