Monsta X’s Kihyun tests positive for COVID-19 and group schedules have been halted

Following MONSTA X‘s Hyungwon‘s contagion on March 28, which led to the group comeback with “Shape of love” being postponed, Kihyun has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

On the night of March 30th (KST), Starship Entertainment detailed the health status of the main vocalist at the K-pop boy band’s fancafe. According to the firm, the Korean had a sore throat, for which he passed an antigen test.

The result of this test confirmed the infection by COVID-19.

The idol, who recently debuted as a soloist with the single album “Voyager“, completed the third dose of the vaccine and will continue the isolated treatment at home, in accordance with health protocols. Regarding Yoo Kihyun’s agenda, Starship indicates that they will specify the corresponding modifications in a future statement.

“We will do our best to comply with the quarantine guidelines so that the artist can focus on recovery” says MONSTA X’s agency.

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The acclaimed Korean septet was scheduled to release “Shape of love” on April 11th, however, the postponement of the comeback was announced on March 28, along with the news of Hyungwon’s contagion.

Regarding the music premiere, this will be MONSTA X’s 11th EP and will feature six new songs.

Members Jooheon, I.M. and Hyungwon have actively participated in creating most of the songs.