UP10TION member Hwanhee has tested positive for COVID-19.
On October 15, the group's agency TOP Media released an official statement, revealing that Hwanhee has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
TOP Media's statement is as follows:
"Hello.
This is TOP Media.
On the 15th (today), UP10TION's Hwanhee was confirmed to be positive for COVID-19.
Hwanhee underwent a rapid antigen test at the hospital for sore throat symptoms while preparing for today's schedule and was finally confirmed positive.
Hwanhee has completed the third round of the COVID-19 vaccine, and he will stop all schedules and conduct self-isolation and home treatment according to the guidelines of the quarantine authorities.
Hwanhee is scheduled to be released from quarantine at 24:00 on the 21st (Friday). As a result, Hwanhee will be absent from UP10TION's schedule, which was scheduled for this week.
In particular, we sincerely apologize to the fans participating in the fan signing event today, and we will inform you about the fan signing event through individual notices later.
We will do our best to treat and recover Hwanhee by putting the artist's health and safety first.
Thank you."
Wishing Hwanhee a speedy recovery.
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NOOOO my poor hwanhee, I hope he recovers quickly. right in the middle of the comeback too. I hope he will be okay and well enough to perform if possible.