EXO’s Kai Tests Positive For COVID-19

EXO bandmate Kai has tested positive for COVID-19.

In a statement shared by SM Entertainment (via Soompi) on March 15, the band’s agency confirmed that Kai had contracted the virus.

“On March 14, EXO’s Kai was diagnosed with COVID-19,” stated the agency. “Kai has completed two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.”

“He has currently halted all activities and is undergoing home treatment in accordance with the guidelines of the disease control authorities.”

“We will thoroughly comply with the guidelines of the disease control authorities and do our best so that [Kai] can focus on recovery as we consider the health and safety of our artists as a top priority.”

The South Korean singer made his solo return in November 2021 with the release of his second mini-album, Peaches. The album marked the anniversary of his first solo album, Kai, which debuted in November 2020.

Speaking about the creation of his latest album, Kai it wasn’t “a relaxed production process.”

“It took some time because we needed constant evaluation in order to make good songs and a good album,” he said (via Soompi). “The tough thing was the conflict between not having enough time despite all the things I wanted to do. We had to keep negotiating what to make our main focus.”

“I think that I achieved a balance between something new and what I wanted to do.”

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