Updated On: 31 January, 2022 04:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A statement by their agency informed though he is experiencing a mild sore throat, he is making a speedy recovery

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K-pop group BTS’s member Jimin underwent appendicitis surgery on Monday, their agency Big Hit Music has announced. In a statement posted on Weverse, the agency also informed that Jimin tested positive for Covid-19. They added that Jimin had no contact with any of the members recently and though he is experiencing a mild sore throat, he is making a speedy recovery.
The statement read, "Hello. This is BigHit Music. We would like to provide you with the following information regarding the current health status of BTS member Jimin. Jimin experienced sudden abdominal pain along with a mild sore throat on January 30 in the afternoon. He visited a hospital emergency room for a thorough examination, and also took a PCR test. 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. "