K-pop idols V of BTS and ITZY’s Lia, Yeji and Chaeryeong have fully recovered from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) while Woodz and former IZ*ONE member Kim Min-ju tested positive amid a surge in cases in South Korea due to the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Big Hit Music, BTS’ agency, announced that “BTS member V has made a full recovery from COVID-19 and his quarantine has concluded as of today, February 22.”
V was diagnosed with COVID-19 on the night of Feb. 15. According to the agency, “V has been receiving treatment from home from Tuesday the 15th, and he is now able to return to his daily activities.”
The Korean government currently imposes a seven-day isolation period for fully vaccinated COVID-19 patients from the previous 10 days.
“V did not exhibit any particular symptoms during his quarantine. He had a slight fever when he first began treatment at home but has since made a full recovery. We would like to express our gratitude to all the fans who have shown concerns for the artist’s health as well as those in the medical field who are doing their best to overcome COVID-19,” said Big Hit Music.
On the other hand, JYP Entertainment announced that ITZY’s Lia, Yeji and Chaeryeong have all recovered from COVID-19.
ITZY’s Lia was diagnosed with COVID-19 last Feb. 13, followed by Yeji on Feb. 14 and Chaeryeong on Feb. 16.
JYP Entertainment said on Feb. 22 that Chaeryeong was released from isolation at midnight of Feb. 21.
It said Chaeryeong was treated at home and had symptoms of cough and headache during isolation. Her daily activities can be carried out from Feb. 22.
On Feb. 21, the agency said Yeji was released from isolation on Feb. 19. She got home treatment and experienced low fever during isolation.
Lia recovered from COVID-19 and was released from isolation last Feb. 18. She was treated at home where she had a mild cough.
Meanwhile, Yuehua Entertainment announced on Feb. 21 that Woodz, aka Cho Seung-youn, tested positive for COVID-19 on Feb. 21.
The agency said Woodz performed a rapid antigen test over the weekend due to mild cold and mild fever. He tested positive and proceeded to undergo a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. He was confirmed to have COVID-19 on Feb. 21.
Woodz is undergoing home treatment and has suspended all his activities.
Kim Min-ju, a former member of girl group IZ*ONE, was also diagnosed with COVID-19.
From Jan. 19 to Feb. 21, at least 135 Korean stars, mostly K-pop idols, have tested positive for COVID-19.
Recent infections include Momoland's Nancy and Hyebin who tested positive in Mexico, upcoming girl group NMIXX’s member Kyujin and boy band DKB members Teo, Junseo and Yuku.