Another idol group is struck by unfortunate news. Red Velvet announced that the upcoming concert would later be postponed on a later date after its members tested positive for COVID-19.
On March 14, SM Entertainment revealed that Red Velvet members Irene, Joy, and Yeri conducted a preemptive self-test kit that resulted in positive.
The three girl group members immediately went for a PCR testing, and the results came in positive on the weekend.
Red Velvet Postpones 2022 The ReVe Festival: Prologue
Due to the unexpected rise of cases in South Korea, lots of scheduled activities and concerts were postponed to prioritize the health and safety of the artists and their fans.
Because Irene, Joy, and Yeri were diagnosed with the virus, Red Velvet had no choice but to cancel their upcoming concert, 2022 The ReVe Festival: Prologue, on a later date.
On the other hand, Seulgi and Wendy are negative for COVID-19.
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SM Entertainment Releases Official Statement
After postponing the imminent concert of the girl group, SM Entertainment also informed the fans and general public about the health and current condition of the Red Velvet members.
Read the rough translation of SM Entertainment’s official statement regarding the matter.
Hello. This is SM Entertainment.
Red Velvet members Irene, Joy, and Yeri tested positive for COVID-19 after preemptively conducting self-test kits. They immediately carried out PCR tests and the results came positive on the weekend.
Irene, Joy, and Yeri all completed the second round of their COVID-19 vaccines and are currently undergoing home quarantine and treatment. They are not experiencing any particular symptoms. Seulgi and Wendy also conducted a test and the results were negative.
As a result, the 2022 The ReVe Festival: Prologue which is scheduled for March 19 and March 20 will inevitably be postponed temporarily until further notice. Tickets will be fully refunded and the future status of the concert event will be decided after assessing the health of all artists and the current COVID-19 situation.
In addition, Red Velvet’s new mini-album The ReVe Festival 2022 - Feel My Rhythm will be released as scheduled on March 21.
We will continue to strictly comply with the quarantine guidelines set by health authorities and do our best to focus on the treatment and recovery of artists and setting their health and safety as top priorities.
Thank you.
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