K-pop star Suga tests positive for Covid-19 after BTS return from US


The rapper had not come in contact with any other BTS members recently and was not showing any symptoms.- AGUSTD/INSTAGRAM

SEOUL (Reuters): Suga, songwriter and rapper for K-pop sensation BTS, has tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from in-person concerts in the United States, the group's management said on Friday (Dec 24).

Suga, 28, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, was confirmed to have contracted the virus on Friday during his self quarantine upon his return home on Thursday, according to Bit Hit Music.

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