Stray Kids' Seungmin Tests Positive For COVID-19

Seungmin is the 3rd member diagnosed with COVID-19.

According to a PCR test done on March 20, Stray Kids member Seungmin tested positive for COVID-19, according to JYP Entertainment. Although his initial test on March 19 came back negative, the artist decided to self-quarantine as a precaution. As a result, the Monday and Tuesday schedules have been canceled.

In addition to the radio program appearances being canceled, the agency has announced that the video call fan-sign scheduled for Saturday, March 26 will be postponed. They further stated that Seungmin is now exhibiting no symptoms and has received his second dosage of vaccination. Since the afternoon of March 18, when the first good result for a group member arrived, the members of Stray Kids have been living in separate living quarters. After Changbin and HAN, Seungmin is the third member of the group to be diagnosed with the virus. The group's scheduled music concert activities for this week have been canceled.

See JYP's statement below:

Hello, this is JYPE.

We inform you that Stray Kids member Seungmin tested positive for COVID-19 on March 20 (Sunday).

Seungmin has been quarantining as a preemptive measure after testing negative on a PCR test on March 19 (Saturday), and he tested positive on the afternoon of March 20 on an additional PCR test.

Seungmin has received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and as he is currently not presenting any symptoms, he is quarantining in accordance with the guidelines of the health authorities.

The Stray Kids members have been staying in separated living spaces since the afternoon of March 18 (Friday). All members will continue to focus on personal hygiene and monitor their health.

As a result of the circumstances, the radio show appearances below that were scheduled for March 21–22 (Monday–Tuesday) have been fully cancelled.

–SBS PowerFM’s “Choi Hwa Jung’s Power Time”
–MBC FM4U’s “Kim Shin Young’s Hope Song at Noon”

Additionally, regarding the “Video Call Fansign Event” that was scheduled for March 26 (Saturday), we will discuss with the record store and provide an updated notice about the modified date and details of the event. We ask for the kind understanding of STAYs who have been waiting.

JYPE will place the artist’s health as the highest priority and will provide everything we can to support the artist’s swift recovery.

Thank you.

On March 18, Stray Kids released their sixth mini-album, 'ODDINARY,' which included the title tune 'MANIAC.' This is the group's first performance in three months, following the December 23 release of their compilation album 'SKZ2021.'


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