TOP MEDIA as the agency confirmed that there were other positive cases of COVID-19 in UP10TION after Bitto was declared to have the virus on November 30.
UP10TION's Bitto tested positive for COVID-19 after appearing on a music show. Now, TOP MEDIA as the agency confirmed that there are other positive cases in UP10TION, because Kogyeol also tested positive for the virus.
On December 1, TOP MEDIA released an official statement regarding the status of all UP10TION members who have undergone the test. The agency also shared their future plans which are now actively promoting.
"Hello, this is TOP MEDIA. On November 30th, Bitto UP10TION tested positive so that a Corona virus test was carried out on all those involved as close contacts, including UP10TION members, company employees, and staff members, as well as artists who are at risk of secondary contact if they move. and overlapping paths, even if they weren't direct contact. "
"On December 1, the test results showed Kogyeol members tested positive while Kuhn, Gyujin, Hwanhee, Sunyoul and Xiao tested negative. Despite the negative results, the UP10TION members and their managers, who are considered close contacts, will undergo two weeks of self-quarantine. "
"In addition, the UP10TION styling, hair and makeup team all tested negative, and our employees, staff, and other artists who were tested all tested negative. However, currently there are two staff members whose results cannot be confirmed yet, so we will do it soon. follow-up and tracking of further movements. "
"Since Kogyeol has tested positive, he will follow the quarantine guidelines set by the health authorities. Once again, we will re-investigate whether any staff member is at risk of infection, take thorough precautionary measures according to guidelines, and do our best to manage COVID-19 health control. 19 and the lives of our artists. We apologize for causing concern. "
Previously, Bitto UP10TION tested positive for the Corona virus because he was a close contact of a positive case. He was notified after appearing on "Inkigayo", causing many artists who appeared on MBC's "Inkigayo" or "Music Core" the day before to undergo tests.
(wk / chus)
