3 members of K-pop band iKON test positive for COVID-19
This undated photo, provided by YG Entertainment, shows K-pop boy band iKON. (YG Entertainment via The Korea Herald/Asia News Network)
SEOUL — Three members of K-pop boy band iKON have tested positive for the coronavirus, their agency said Sunday.
Kim Jin-hwan, Song Yun-heong and Kim Dong-hyuk were confirmed to have been infected with COVID-19 after showing cold symptoms the previous day, according to YG Entertainment.
The other three members — Bobby, Koo Jun-hoe and Jung Chan-woo — have tested negative, it added.
“We will fully cooperate with the health authorities’ investigation and take all measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” the company said in a statement. “We will provide all necessary support to protect the health and safety of our artists.” (Yonhap)
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