In an unfortunate turn of events, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be able to participate in the group’s upcoming concerts in Japan. The news was announced by YG Entertainment on June 1st, 2022, through an official statement.
According to the statement, Jisoo took a self-test on May 30th after showing mild cold symptoms and initially tested negative. However, she tested positive on June 1st and decided not to perform for the sake of her health and the safety of everyone involved. The statement also apologized to the fans who have been waiting for a long time and asked for their support and understanding.
The concerts in question are part of BLACKPINK’s Born Pink World Tour, which kicked off in October 2022 and has been met with rave reviews and sold-out venues. Born Pink is the group’s second studio album, released on September 16th, 2022, and features hit songs such as “Pink Venom”, “Shut Down”, and “Ready for Love”. The album has been a global success, breaking records and topping charts in various countries. It also became the first album by a K-pop girl group to reach number one on the Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart.
As of now, only three members – Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé – will perform at the concerts in Osaka, Japan on June 3rd and 4th. It is unclear how Jisoo’s absence will affect the rest of the tour schedule and whether she will be able to join her members in the future. Fans have been expressing their concern and love for Jisoo on social media, wishing her a speedy recovery and hoping to see her on stage soon.
We at Viral Takes also send our best wishes to Jisoo and hope that she recovers soon. We also hope that BLACKPINK can continue their tour safely and successfully. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.