Jimin of BTS undergoes surgery for appendicitis, tests positive for COVID-19

BTS member Jimin underwent surgery for acute appendicitis and tested positive for COVID-19, announced BIGHIT MUSIC on Monday.

In the statement shared on WeVerse, the company said Jimin suffered from a sudden abdominal pain and a mild sore throat on Sunday afternoon.

“He visited a hospital emergency room for thorough examination, and also took a PCR test. Jimin was diagnosed with acute appendicitis, and was tested positive for COVID-19,” it read.

“He underwent surgery following physician advice early morning on Monday, January 31,” it added.

Medical staff have assured that Jimin’s surgery was successful, and he is now recovering after the procedure.

“He will be receiving a few days of in-patient treatment for COVID-19 in conjunction with post-operative care. He is currently experiencing mild sore throat but is making a speedy recovery.”

It also stated that Jimin did not have any contact with the rest of the BTS members “during the infectious stage.”

BIGHIT MUSIC will be cooperating closely with healthcare authorities to ensure that Jimin and their other artists will remain safe and healthy.

As of writing, Jimin is the top trending topic on Philippine Twitter with over 28,000 tweets from fans wishing him a speedy recovery. — LA, GMA News