BTS member Jimin positive for Covid-19, undergoes appendicitis surgery

Jimin, one of the members of the renowned K-Pop band BTS, has been diagnosed with COVID-19. BigHit Music, the management agency of the South Korean music sensations, confirmed the news to the media on Monday.

The label further said that Jimin also successfully underwent emergency surgery for acute appendicitis.

"Jimin experienced sudden abdominal pain along with a mild sore throat on January 30 in the afternoon. He visited a hospital emergency room for thorough examination, and also took a PCR test," says the agency's statement. "Jimin was diagnosed with acute appendicitis, and was tested positive for COVID-19. He underwent surgery following physician advice early morning on Monday, January 31."

According to the medical staff, the surgery was successful and the 26-year-old Jimin is currently recovering from the procedure.

The performer, whose full name is Park Ji-min, will receive a few days of in-patient treatment for COVID-19 in conjunction with postoperative care.

Last December, BTS members Suga, group leader RM, and Jin also tested positive for the virus.