Shocking news came from one of EXO's personnel, Xiumin, who was reported to have contracted the COVID-19 virus. The news was delivered directly by SM Entertainment through an official statement that they released on Thursday (08/05).
Through the official announcement, the agency conveyed:
Through the official announcement, the agency conveyed:
“Xiumin was confirmed positive for COVID-19 today (August 5th).Get well soon Xiumin! (www.onkpop.com)
On July 29th, Xiumin took a PCR test to practice the musical and it came back negative. However, he did an additional PCR test on August 4th due to a change in his symptoms in his health, and today the result was positive.
Therefore, EXO members and staff have also been tested for COVID-19 and are self-quarantining while waiting for the results.
In addition, this information has also been conveyed to all broadcast programs involving Xiumin. The staff members and some of the cast of the musical 'Hadestown', who rehearsed with Xiumin recently, will also have a COVID-19 test.
Xiumin immediately stopped all scheduled activities and will actively follow the process and directions given by the health authorities, and we will also do our best so that our artist can recover quickly.
We apologize for causing concern to many people, and we will do our best for the health and safety of all our artists and staff while strictly following health guidelines."
