SHINee Key delivered a shocking and heartbreaking health update to fans.
Amid the ongoing surge of COVID-19, K-pop idols and artists still continue to work on their respective projects and connect with their fans. For Key’s part, he makes himself busy by spending most of his time in several variety shows, including Amazing Saturday on tvN and I Live Alone in MBC.
But despite being extra careful whenever he conducts his engagements, the K-pop idol, unfortunately contracted COVID-19.
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SHINee’s Key Tests Positive For COVID-19
On Wednesday, SHINee’s label SM Entertainment delivered the shocking news to fans through an exclusive message.
Per the label, Key tested positive after undergoing PCR testing on March 2 morning. The K-pop idol reportedly experienced symptoms and abnormal health issues that led him to check on his status.
The test result came back positive, prompting him to isolate himself as soon as possible.
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“Key has completed two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and he has halted all scheduled activities and is taking the necessary measures to quarantine and receive treatment in keeping with the guidelines set by disease control authorities,” the statement continued.
SM Entertainment pledged to comply with South Korea’s COVID-19 guidelines and put its artists’ health and safety as its top priority. It also assured fans it would monitor Key’s treatment.
SHINee Helps Medical Staff to Fight COVID-19
SHINee Key’s positive COVID-19 test came months after the K-pop boy group earned praises for paying special tribute to nurses and the members of the medical industry.
Nursing Times reported last year that the K-pop group offered a special tribute to all nurses around the globe for keeping everyone healthy and healing those who are in need.
Key, who attended the ICN Congress from November 2 to 4, left a heartfelt message to the medical workers during his appearance at the conference.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us how much we rely on nurses to keep us healthy and heal us when we are sick – throughout our lives. The ICN Congress is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate nurses’ achievements and mourn those who we have lost on the way,” he said.
Despite educating himself with facts about the virus, the K-pop idol ended up contracting the dreaded virus. Key is the first SHINee member to contract the virus.
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