Seventeen's Joshua and Hoshi test positive for COVID-19; to be absent from upcoming concerts

Two members of Seventeen will be absent from upcoming concerts after testing positive for COVID-19.

On August 28 KST, Pledis Entertainment announced that Joshua and Hoshi are under quarantine in Washington DC. The two tested positive for COVID-19 on August 27 local time and are currently experiencing mild coughs and nasal congestion.

As a result, Joshua and Hoshi will be absent from the Washington DC and Atlanta stops of Seventeen's 'Be The Sun' world tour, which are scheduled to be held on August 28 and August 30, respectively.

The agency ended its statement ensuring fans that the members' recovery is a top priority and that they will continue to cooperate with the requests and guidelines of healthcare authorities.