Two more members of K-pop boy band Seventeen tested positive for Covid-19 while on their “Be The Sun” world tour in the US.
“We would like to provide you with some information regarding Covid-19 diagnosis of Seventeen members Joshua and Hoshi and their future activities,” Pledis Entertainment announced on Aug. 28.
The agency added, “Joshua and Hoshi experienced mild nasal congestion and cough on August 27 (ET) and preemptively took Covid-19 tests, and the test results returned as positive. They are currently under self-quarantine and treatment in Washington, D.C., USA. All other Seventeen members are not experiencing any symptoms.”
Due to their diagnosis, Joshua and Hoshi will not participate in Seventeen’s concerts in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 28 at Capital One Arena and in Atlanta, Georgia on Aug. 30 at State Farm Arena.
“The upcoming concerts will be held without any changes in the schedule. However, in compliance with the local preventive guidelines, 11 members will be participating in the Washington, D.C. show on Sunday, August 28 (the U.S. local time) and the Atlanta show on Tuesday, August 30 (the U.S. local time) without Joshua and Hoshi,” Pledis Entertainment said.
It said, “We will continue to provide support for the rapid recovery of Joshua and Hoshi, placing our highest priority on the health and safety of our artists. We will also continue to fully cooperate with the requests and guidelines of healthcare authorities.”