Kim Min-seok was diagnosed with covid-19

The affiliated company SM Entertainment said on the 5th: "Kim Min-seok underwent a new crown antigen examination (PCR) test in order to practice musicals on July 29, was judged negative, and on August 4, due to abnormal symptoms, a PCR test was added, and today (5th) was diagnosed", "Exo members and responsible staff have also undergone a new crown examination and are currently waiting for results to self-isolate."

< the following is the full text > of SM's official position

Here is sm entertainment.

Kim Min-seok was diagnosed with the new coronavirus today (5th).

On July 29, Kim Min-seok underwent a covid-19 antigen test (PCR) test to practice musicals and was judged negative. On August 4, a PCR test was added due to abnormal symptoms, and today (5th) I was diagnosed.

In response, exo members and staff have also conducted COVID-19 screenings and are currently awaiting results and are self-isolating.

At the same time, all the TV shows that Kim Min-seok is starring in have also been informed of the relevant facts, and some of the cast and staff of the musical "Hadestown" that they have recently practiced together will be subject to COVID-19 inspection.

Kim Min-seok will immediately suspend all schedules, actively comply with the instructions and procedures of the epidemic prevention authorities, and the company will also do its best for the early recovery of the artists.

Sorry for the many people who are worried, the company will strictly abide by the epidemic prevention policy and do our best for the health and safety of all the artists and staff.

Minxi's brother must recover as soon as possible!