Update: fromis_9's Lee Saerom And Jang Gyuri Test Positive For COVID-19

Updated March 6 KST:

fromis_9’s Lee Saerom and Jang Gyuri have been diagnosed with COVID-19 one day after Lee Chaeyoung’s positive diagnosis.

On March 6, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that Lee Saerom and Jang Gyuri had tested positive for COVID-19 after taking rapid antigen tests as a proactive measure. They then underwent PCR tests, both of which returned positive. Both idols are exhibiting mild symptoms and are undergoing treatment at home.

PLEDIS Entertainment’s full English statement is as follows:

Hello.
This is PLEDIS Entertainment.

We would like to provide you with some information on fromis_9 members Lee Saerom and Jang Gyuri being diagnosed with COVID-19 as well as adjustments in their activities.

Lee Saerom and Jang Gyuri took a self-test as a proactive measure and tested positive on the self-test kit on Saturday, March 5. They promptly took a PCR test and were confirmed with COVID-19 on Sunday, March 6. Lee Saerom is currently not exhibiting symptoms other than a cough and a sore throat, and Jang Gyuri is also not exhibiting any symptoms other than a sore throat. They are both administering self-treatment at home.

All fromis_9 members other than Lee Seoyeon and Lee Chaeyoung all preemptively underwent self-tests on Saturday, the 5th, which all the results came back as negative and are not exhibiting any symptoms.

Therefore, it would be difficult for Lee Saerom and Jang Gyuri to take part in fromis_9’s activities for a while. We will provide you with updates on their activity resumption.

We will continue to provide support for the rapid recovery of Lee Saerom and Jang Gyuri, placing our highest priority on the health and safety of our artists. We will also continue to fully cooperate with the requests and guidelines of healthcare authorities.

Thank you.

Wishing Lee Saerom and Jang Gyuri a speedy recovery!

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Original Article:

fromis_9’s Lee Chaeyoung has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

On March 5, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that Lee Chaeyoung had tested positive for COVID-19 after developing flu-like symptoms such as a cough, sore throat, and mild fever. The idol has halted all activities and is currently resting at home.

Fortunately, the other fromis_9 members have tested negative using rapid antigen tests and are currently not exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19. However, due to their close contact with Lee Chaeyoung, the agency has stated that their schedules will be adjusted.

PLEDIS Entertainment’s full English statement is as follows:

Hello.
This is PLEDIS Entertainment.

We would like to provide you with some information on fromis_9 member Lee Chaeyoung being diagnosed with COVID-19 as well as adjustments in her activities.

Lee Chaeyoung was tested positive on the self-test kit after experiencing cough, sore throat and mild fever since Friday, March 4. She promptly took a PCR test and was confirmed with COVID-19 on Saturday, March 5. Lee Chaeyoung is currently not exhibiting symptoms other than cough, sore throat and mild fever and is administering self-treatment at home.

All fromis_9 members other than Lee Seoyeon all preemptively underwent rapid antigen tests on Friday, the 4th, which all the results came back as negative and are not exhibiting any symptoms. However, as the other members have come in contact with Lee Chaeyoung, adjustments will be made to their schedules and we will closely monitor their health status while adhering to the COVID-19 control guidelines.

Therefore, it would be difficult for Lee Chaeyoung to take part in fromis_9’s activities for a while. We will provide you with updates on her activity resumption.

We will continue to provide support for the rapid recovery of Lee Chaeyoung, placing our highest priority on the health and safety of our artists. We will also continue to fully cooperate with the requests and guidelines of healthcare authorities.

Thank you.

Wishing Lee Chaeyoung a speedy recovery!

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