Lee Kang Sung of GHOST9 has tested positive for COVID-19.

The group's management company, Maroo Entertainment, issued the following statement on March 17:

Hello, this is Maroo Entertainment.

We are informing you that GHOST9 member Lee Kang Sung has tested positive for COVID-19.

Lee Kang Sung has been experiencing cold symptoms since last night, so he used a self-testing kit and got positive results. Afterwards, he visited a hospital where he conducted a rapid antigen test and was ultimately diagnosed with COVID-19.

Lee Kang Sung already completed two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and he only has mild cold symptoms. In accordance with the disease control authorities’ guidelines, he will temporarily halt activities and focus on recovery away from the members.

Except for Lee Kang Sung, none of the members are exhibiting any special symptoms at the moment. They visited the hospital for rapid antigen tests, and all of them tested negative.

Wee will do our best to support Lee Kang Sung’s speedy recovery, and we will put the health and safety of our artist first as we faithfully cooperate with the guidelines of the disease control authorities.

Thank you.

We wish Lee Kang Sung a a healthy and speedy recovery!