Jeon Jungkook, the youngest member of the South Korean boy band BTS, has tested positive for COVID-19, his agency BigHit Music announced Tuesday.
In a statement posted on the WeVerse app, the agency said the 24-year-old idol contracted the viral illness upon his arrival in Las Vegas.
Jungkook took the tests after experiencing "a slight discomfort in his throat" upon arriving in the US.
"Jungkook has been currently under self-quarantine and treatment, following the guidelines of health authorities in the United States," BigHit said.
"He is not exhibiting any symptoms other than a mild sore throat," it said.
Jungkook is in the United States to prepare for BTS' appearance at the Grammy Awards, scheduled to take place in early April.
"Jungkook's participation in the later schedule in the United States will be determined by the local regulations on COVID-19 while we are actively in discussion with the awards organizer," BigHit said.
Just last week, fellow BTS member J-Hope also tested positive for COVID-19.
