Jaejoong says he has Covid-19, then reveals it was April Fool's prank

Kim Jaejoong says he pulled the prank as a way to raise awareness about Covid-19.

South Korean singer Kim Jaejoong announced on Instagram he has been hospitalised for Covid-19 only to reveal it was an April Fool's prank an hour later.

The JYJ member first posted this on Instagram (this message was translated to English by allkpop.com): "I've been infected with COVID19. This was all due to my carelessness, for ignoring the advice provided by the government and all those around me.