SEVENTEEN’s The8 contracts COVID-19 after Vernon, Hoshi, S. Coups, DK and Seungkwan – Times of India

SEVENTEEN’s agency PLEDIS Entertainment confirmed the health development of The8 on Monday and revealed that although the singer had tested negative on a self-test kit on March 5, he was experiencing a mild cough that made him take COVID-19 PCR test only to find himself down with the contagious virus.

Currently, The8 is not experiencing any major symptoms and is receiving treatment at home where he is recovering in self-isolation.

The official statement from the agency read, “Hello. This is PLEDIS Entertainment. We would like to provide you with some information on SEVENTEEN member THE 8 being diagnosed with COVID- 19 as well as adjustments in his activities.”

It continued, “THE 8 was tested negative on the self-test kit on Saturday, March 5. However, as he experienced a very mild cough, THE 8 preemptively took a PCR test on Saturday, March 5 and was confirmed with COVID-19 on the morning of Monday, March 7. THE 8 is currently not exhibiting any symptoms and is administering self-treatment at home.”

“All SEVENTEEN members other than S.COUPS, HOSHI, WONWOO, DK, SEUNGKWAN and VERNON all preemptively took self-test kits on Sunday, the 6th, which all the results came back as negative and are not exhibiting any symptoms. Therefore, it would be difficult for THE 8 to take part in SEVENTEEN’s activities for a while. We will provide you with updates on his activity resumption,” it added updating fans about all members who are currently recuperating.

“We will continue to provide support for the rapid recovery of THE 8, 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. Thank you,” it signed off.

Previously, it was SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo who was diagnosed with COVID-19 last month. Soon after this, Vernon tested positive in the same month, followed by Hoshi on March 3, and, S. Coups, DK and Seungkwan last week.