Jimin of BTS released from hospital after recovering from COVID-19 and appendicitis surgery

Jimin of BTS / Korea Times file

Jimin, a member of K-pop superband BTS, was discharged from hospital Saturday after recovering from COVID-19 and appendicitis surgery earlier this week, according to his management agency.

He tested positive for the new coronavirus, Jan. 30, and also underwent surgery for appendicitis the following day.

Jimin showed symptoms of a mild sore throat in the early stages of his hospitalization but has fully recovered from COVID-19, Hybe said on an online fan community site.

The singer is also recovering quickly from his appendectomy and is currently taking time to rest after being released from hospital, the agency said.

In December, three other members of BTS ― RM, Jin and Suga ― were confirmed to have fully recovered from COVID-19 and released from isolation. (Yonhap)