BTS' Jimin Shared A Hopeful Update After His Surgery And COVID Diagnosis

BTS’ Jimin is saying he’s recovering well. On Jan. 31, Big Hit Music released a statement revealing the singer had been hospitalized following an acute appendicitis. In their message, which was posted on Weverse, the agency explained that star also tested positive for COVID-19 while at the hospital.

At the time, Big Hit Music said Jimin was making a speedy recovery. Now, Jimin is updating his fans directly. As People reports, the singer posted to Weverse an update about his hospital stay on Feb. 2. "Sorry for making you worry," Jimin wrote on Weverse, according to a fan translation by @miiniyoongs on Twitter.

"However, I think I'll be able to get discharged soon!” he continued. “I'm recovering well and I'm making sure to take care and eat all three meals. Please just wait a little bit. I'll recover quickly and go!"

Fans were relieved to see Jimin provide an update about his health. “Nothing matters more to me than knowing Jimin is okay and recovering well,” one ARMY tweeted after reading his message. “My heart is full right now.”

Others were thankful that Jimin directly provided an update. “So glad that Jimin is recovering well😭😭 the fact that he took the time to put to rest our worries when he should be fully resting 😭😭😭😭 Jimin has the purest heart,” another fan wrote.

As reported by Rolling Stone, Big Hit’s initial statement to fans earlier this week was also posted to Weverse. They explained Jimin went to the emergency room after he began experiencing “sudden abdominal pain” and a “mild sore throat” on Jan. 30. After being examined and taking a PCR test, Jimin was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and tested positive for COVID-19, according to Big Hit’s statement.

“The surgery was successful and Jimin is currently recuperating after his procedure,” Bit Hit Music said in the statement. “He will be receiving a few days of in-patient treatment for COVID-19 in conjunction with postoperative care. He is currently experiencing a mild sore throat but is making a speedy recovery, and had no contact with the other members during the infectious stage.”

We’re so glad to hear Jimin is doing alright!