Red Velvet: Latest News

Red Velvet member Joy will step back from all scheduled activities due to health concerns.Today (April 26), Joy’s label SM Entertainment announced in a statement that the K-pop idol would not be participating in any planned activities for the time being due to the “poor condition” of her health.“Joy recently visited a hospital due to her poor health condition, and after consultation and examination, the medical staff advised that she needs treatment and rest,” SM Entertainment said per Edaily, as translated by Soompi. However, the label did not give specific about Joy’s condition.“Joy will not participate in any schedules for the time being and will instead take a break to recover her health,” it added, adding that “this decision was made following thorough discussions with Joy, looking out for her health”.Red Velvet are currently on the Asia leg of their ‘R to V’ world tour, and are set to play the Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, Japan on May 3 next.

Red Velvet member Seulgi has been diagnosed with COVID-19.SM Entertainment shared in an announcement to TenAsia earlier today (March 30) that the K-pop idol has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, but noted that the singer is showing no symptoms. The company also assured that Seulgi has already been double-vaccinated against the virus prior.The agency also said that, in light of her diagnosis, Seulgi will “immediately halt all schedules and self-quarantine” in line with local health guidelines, as translated by Koreaboo.

EXO member Kai has been diagnosed with COVID-19.On March 15, SM Entertainment released a statement sharing that the idol had contracted the coronavirus. According to the agency, Kai had previously received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.“He has currently halted all activities and is undergoing home treatment in accordance with the guidelines of the disease control authorities,” wrote the agency, per Soompi.

Red Velvet members Irene, Joy and Yeri have been diagnosed with COVID-19.On March 14, SM Entertainment released an official statement announcing that the three Red Velvet members had tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend.According to the agency, Irene, Joy and Yeri had tested positive after pre-emptively using self-test kits, and their diagnoses were later confirmed by PCR tests. It added that remaining members Seulgi and Wendy had returned negative results on additional rounds of testing.“[Irene, Joy and Yeri] are currently carrying out at-home treatment, and they are not exhibiting any particular symptoms,” said SM, per Soompi.

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