K-pop idol group BTS member J-Hope has recovered from Covid-19 in South Korea and will fly to the US to participate at the 64th Grammy Awards, which will be held on April 3.
“We would like to inform you that BTS member J-Hope has made a full recovery from COVID-19 and his quarantine has concluded as of today, March 30,” said Big Hit Music.
“J-Hope has been administering self-treatment at home since last Wednesday, the 23rd and as his quarantine has concluded, J-Hope can resume his activities starting from today. He experienced mild symptoms of a sore throat during his quarantine, but he is recovering fast,” it said.
Regarding the 64th Grammy Awards, Big Hit Music said, “J-Hope is scheduled for departure to participate in the Grammy Awards activities and he will adhere to COVID-19 guidelines for air travel during his departure.”
“It has been confirmed that there is no issue regarding his participation in the Grammy Awards according to the local quarantine guidelines,” the agency said.
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the fans who have shown concerns for our artists’ health and also to the staff members of the health authorities working tirelessly to overcome the pandemic,” it added.
Big Hit Music earlier announced that J-Hope tested positive for Covid-19 on March 24. He recovered in seven days based on the isolation guidelines by South Korea’s health authorities.
J-Hope’s recovery came a day after BTS member Jungkook tested positive for Covid-19 in Las Vegas.
Jungkook left South Korea for the US on March 27 in preparation for the Grammy Awards performance. RM, Jin, Suga, Jimin, and V followed on March 28.
Big Hit Music said it is discussing with Grammy Awards organizers regarding Jungkook.