BTS' Jimin Undergoes Emergency Surgery for Appendicitis, Tests Positive for COVID-19
BTS Calls Performing for The Army In-Person Again a ‘Dream' (Exc…
Colton Underwood on Newlywed Life and Olivia Wilde Wearing White…
Niall Horan on Missing Blake Shelton After ‘The Voice’ Season 23…
Jessica Biel on Her 90s Reunion With ‘7th Heaven’ Co-Stars (Excl…
Diane Keaton Playfully Calls Co-Star Candice Bergen a ‘Liar’ and…
Janet Jackson Celebrates 50 Years in Music Industry With ‘Togeth…
'Love Again': Behind-the-Scenes First Look at Nick Jonas and Pri…
Sydney Sweeney Admits Life in the Public Eye Is a 'Day by Day' L…
Tom Holland Made a Drastic Change After Wrapping 'The Crowded Ro…
Kaley Cuoco Teases 'Surprises' in Store for Tom Pelphrey's First…
Jack Harlow on His Future in Acting and Being ‘HUNGRY’ for More …
John Cena Dishes on Being a ‘Cool’ and ‘Dorky’ Uncle in ‘Fast X’…
Daniel Kaluuya on Playing ‘Spider-Punk’ in ‘Across the Spider-Ve…
Mama June Takes The Heat For Lying About Relationship With Her D…
Tom Arnold Shares How Family Was Key in His Recovery After Suffe…
Sydney Sweeney Opens Up About Meeting the Real Reality Winner fo…
Hallmark's 'Ride' Finale Sneak Peek: Missy Finds the Necklace in…
Why the Property Brothers Got Emotional in New Season of ‘Celebr…
How Orlando Bloom’s Driving Skills Were Put to the Test in ‘Gran…
BTS’ Jimin is recovering after undergoing emergency appendicitis surgery and testing positive for COVID-19.
Per Reuters, a statement from the K-pop group’s management team, Big Hit Entertainment, confirmed that Jimin experienced sudden abdominal pain and a mild sore throat on Sunday. Upon going to the emergency room, an examination confirmed his appendicitis diagnosis. It was also determined that the singer had contracted the coronavirus after a PCR test was administered.
Following the advice of a physician, Jimin underwent surgery on Monday.
"According to the medical staff, the surgery was successful and Jimin is currently recuperating after his procedure," the statement continued. "He will be receiving a few days of in-patient treatment for COVID-19 in conjunction with postoperative care."
“He is currently experiencing a mild sore throat but is making a speedy recovery and had no contact with the other members during the infectious stage,” the statement added.
Late Late Show host James Corden took to Twitter to send out well-wishes to the Korean pop star.
"Sending all our love and strength to Baby Mochi!,” he wrote along with purple heart emojis and the hashtag #GetWellSoonJimin.
BTS also includes members, RM, V, Suga, Jungkook, Jin, and J-Hope. In December, the group announced they would be taking their first break from performing since 2019.
"We would like to inform you that BTS is planning to take a second official extended period of rest since their first in 2019 after they complete their official scheduled events of BTS Permission To Dance On Stage- LA and the 2021 Jingle Ball Tour," the statement from Big Hit shared at the time.
Shortly after the announcement, RM, Suga and Jin all tested positive for COVID-19. All of the members had mild symptoms and recovered.
BTS - which was formed by Big Hit in 2013 -- previously announced a period of rest in August 2019. They returned shortly after and subsequently released two of their most popular hits, "Dynamite" and "Butter." In 2021, they took home every award they were nominated for at the American Music Awards and snagged a nomination for the GRAMMYs in the Best Pop Duo/Group category.
RELATED CONTENT:
BTS Gives Health Updates on Suga, Jin and RM Amid Their COVID Battles
BTS Announces Hiatus, Members Launch Personal Instagrams
BTS Members Launch Own Instagram Accounts After Announcing Hiatus
Related Gallery
